Tania Seary, Founder, ProcuriousFrom Tania Seary, Founder, ProcuriousAll TechnologyThree Procurement Practices to Maintain Competitiveness, Uphold Brand Reputation in the Rag TradeThe issue of ethical sourcing is a point of contention among procurement and supply chain professionals. The general sentiment is that the balancing act of being globally competitive and remaining a genuine corporate citizen is getting harder and harder. This is especially true for the rag trade. Apparel companies are consistently faced with the challenge of reducing costs while upholding ethical labour practices within their supply chain. How procurement and supply chain professionals in the sector manage this plays an increasingly important role in protecting company margins, brand reputation and growth. So what are the issues and factors at play and how can the risks involved be managed?September 18, 2014Page 1 of 1