Due diligence Archives - WRAP Compliance

WRAP Signs MoU with IHKIB

Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB) international relations and sustainability committee chairman Selcuk Mehmet Kaya visited our office in Arlington to sign an MoU with our President and CEO, Avedis Seferian.

AAFA Industry Chat on Sourcing in Vietnam

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Senior Vice President of Policy Nate Herman sat down with our President & CEO, Avedis Seferian, to discuss sourcing in Vietnam and a recap of the AAFA’s Social Responsibility Workshops recently held in Cambodia and India.

The Rise and Fall of Audit Fatigue

Social compliance audits, when properly conducted, serve an important purpose; but having a factory undergo multiple, repetitive assessments in a short period of time can do more harm than good. Learn more about the global impact of audit fatigue in this op-ed from WRAP’s President & CEO, Avedis Seferian.

RBA 2023 Annual Conference Session: The Transformation of Audits — Are audits going away or just changing shape?

Supply chain social and environmental audits have evolved over time to improve their quality, stakeholder engagement, and overall impact. While site-level audits alone are not sufficient or always suitable for companies to identify and address all risks, they are still an important component of corporate supply chain due diligence systems, which enables companies to get […]

WRAP sponsors CAF webinar on forced and child labor regulations in Canada

The Government of Canada is increasingly targeting forced labor and child labor in supply chains. An upcoming webinar hosted by our friends at the Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) will help businesses across the country understand the ever-growing web of legislation and governmental measures and prepare for their May 2024 reporting obligations. Our President and CEO […]

Driving Due Diligence: Better Practices for Audits and Certifications (webinar)

The avalanche of tightening new supply chain laws across the globe has left both retailers and their suppliers in a bind. With so many requirements to meet – and such a high risk of legal and reputational damage associated with lapses – companies are facing higher costs created by mounting inefficiencies, confusion, and audit fatigue. […]

AAFA Industry Chat on Nearshoring

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Senior Vice President of Policy Nate Herman sat down with our President & CEO, Avedis Seferian, to discuss the implications of nearshoring for the United States market and the opportunities it presents for brands and retailers.