{"id":2344563,"date":"2026-02-09T11:41:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrapcompliance.org\/?p=2344563"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:37:44","slug":"aligning-speed-with-responsibility-insights-from-wraps-oecd-side-session-on-supply-chain-accountability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wrapcompliance.org\/en\/aligning-speed-with-responsibility-insights-from-wraps-oecd-side-session-on-supply-chain-accountability\/","title":{"rendered":"Aligning Speed with Responsibility: Insights from WRAP\u2019s OECD Side Session on Supply Chain Accountability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Fashion supply chains have transformed dramatically over the last two decades. Production has accelerated, order volumes have shrunk, and global manufacturing has shifted toward networks of small, highly flexible factories. This evolution isn\u2019t limited to fast-fashion giants or any single region\u2014it\u2019s visible on the UK high street, across Europe, and even within Italian luxury supply chains. And it has outpaced traditional oversight models.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">On February 9, WRAP hosted a panel discussion, &#8220;Due Diligence for Fast Fashion &amp; Forced Labor Risks in Migrant Supply Chains&#8221; as part of a side session at the 2026 OECD Forum in Paris. Along with WRAP President and CEO Avedis Seferian and Regional Director of Europe and Africa Gerwin Leppink, the panel featured leaders from <strong>SHEIN<\/strong>, <strong>Medline<\/strong>, and social compliance auditing firm <strong>ALGI<\/strong>, who explored how wage assessments, worker voice, and independent verification can strengthen due diligence in complex manufacturing networks. The conversation spotlighted the on-demand model used by SHEIN, the auditing perspective of ALGI, and key themes around migrant labor risk and verification from WRAP and Medline.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Below are the major takeaways.<\/p>\n\n<div  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" >\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/i-LG9r4t0us\"><span class=\"label\">WATCH The Panel Discussion<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading\" ><span class=\"text\">The Reality of On\u2011Demand Supply Chains<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">SHEIN operates at the most extreme end of the small\u2011batch, technology\u2011coordinated model that now shapes much of the global apparel industry. With more than 7,000 small and medium-sized suppliers across China, T\u00fcrkiye, Brazil, and other markets, its system prioritizes responsiveness. Each style begins with a tiny production run\u2014often just 100\u2013200 pieces\u2014followed by real-time restocking only when demand is proven.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">The model lowers waste, reduces unsold inventory, and allows rapid trend responsiveness. But it also demands tight supplier management.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">SHEIN described three pillars that support this:<\/p>\n\n<ol  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-list\" >\n<li><strong>Fast, reliable payments<\/strong> to stabilize supplier cash flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost stability<\/strong> through pre-negotiated fabric pricing and shared digital resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capability building<\/strong>, including access to over 170 performance-improving tools and extensive supplier training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Despite the scale, the system is not remote. SHEIN conducts more than 4,000 on-site audits annually\u2014covering 95% of procurement value\u2014and maintains regular in-person engagement with nearly 2,000 suppliers.<\/p>\n\n<hr  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading\" ><span class=\"text\">Why Wage Assessments Go Further Than Traditional Audits<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">While SHEIN\u2019s audit program is extensive, the company acknowledged that audits alone cannot paint a complete picture of working conditions. That gap led to its collaboration with WRAP on a detailed wage assessment and worker survey initiative.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">According to ALGI, this approach adds something essential: <strong>worker voice at scale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Traditional audits rely heavily on documentation\u2014payroll, attendance, and structured interviews. Wage assessments, however, combine these records with anonymous surveys completed independently by workers. In this project, over 80% of workers participated, with some factories reaching full participation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">The result is more candid responses and a more complete view of wage sufficiency, overtime practices, and lived experience\u2014not just compliance metrics.<\/p>\n\n<hr  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading\" ><span class=\"text\">Key Findings: Strengths and Areas for Improvement<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Across participating factories, baseline compliance was strong:<\/p>\n\n<ul  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-list\" >\n<li><strong>99%+<\/strong> compliance with minimum wage requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>97%<\/strong> compliance with overtime premium regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most workers meeting hourly living wage benchmarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">But the worker survey added nuance. About <strong>30% of workers<\/strong> still felt wages were insufficient for their cost of living despite meeting legal thresholds. This highlights the difference between compliance on paper and workers\u2019 perceptions of adequacy\u2014an insight only possible through direct worker feedback.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Preferences around hours were mixed too, reflecting diverse worker needs across a fragmented supply base.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">ALGI noted clear improvements across the five rounds of wage assessments. Early on, many facilities struggled with incomplete or inconsistent records. Over time, these were replaced with well-structured payroll and attendance systems. Management became better able to explain wage calculations, and the focus shifted from data cleanup to worker engagement.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Practical, achievable assessment tools create buy-in\u2014and ultimately, lasting improvement.<\/p>\n\n<hr  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading\" ><span class=\"text\">Migrant Labor: Where Vulnerabilities Are Highest<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">The panel then shifted to a related but distinct topic: forced labor risks in migrant\u2011dependent supply chains. WRAP emphasized that migrant workers often face the highest vulnerability\u2014recruitment fees, debt bondage, document retention, and restricted mobility remain persistent risks across many markets.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Regulatory frameworks are tightening quickly:<\/p>\n\n<ul  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-list\" >\n<li>In the <strong>United States<\/strong>, forced labor enforcement is already shaping import decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>European Union<\/strong>, a forthcoming regulation will prohibit products made with forced labor from entering the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public procurement\u2014especially in healthcare\u2014is increasingly requiring proof of due diligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading\" ><span class=\"text\">How Medline Uses Independent Verification to Meet Rising Expectations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">As explained by Medline, many of its suppliers rely on migrant labor, making ethical sourcing an operational necessity rather than a branding exercise. Medline embedded ILO-aligned expectations directly into its Supplier Code of Conduct and integrated human rights due diligence into core procurement processes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Crucially, third-party verification through WRAP certification became essential\u2014not only to identify and address risks, but also to meet procurement requirements. In many tenders today, Medline would be disqualified if Tier 1 suppliers lacked WRAP certification.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Independent verification provides:<\/p>\n\n<ul  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-list\" >\n<li>Credible, comparable evidence of compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced audit fatigue for suppliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alignment with global buyer expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stronger position in public procurement bids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-heading\" ><span class=\"text\">Looking Ahead: Worker Voice, Due Diligence, and Market Access<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Whether discussing fast-fashion supply chains or migrant labor risk, the themes converged:<\/p>\n\n<ul  class=\"appear-on-scroll wp-block-list\" >\n<li><strong>Transparency and speed must evolve together.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worker voice is indispensable.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independent verification is increasingly tied to market access.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulators and buyers expect proof\u2014not promises.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">As SHEIN launches its ESCP Worker Helpline pilot and Medline expands its verification program, the goal remains the same: mechanisms that workers trust, that generate meaningful insights, and that lead to safer, more equitable workplaces.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"appear-on-scroll\">WRAP closed the session with a reminder that protecting the most vulnerable workers\u2014especially migrants\u2014is central to responsible sourcing in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fashion supply chains have transformed dramatically over the last two decades. 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