AAFA and WRAP Release Updated Guidance on Eradicating Forced Labor

AAFA and WRAP have released updated guidance to provide AAFA members with best practices and resources to clarify: 1.) What forced labor is, along with the laws and policies of the United States and other countries regarding forced labor;2.) Where forced labor can enter the supply chain;3.) How to supplement existing codes of conduct or, […]

Successful trade starts with compliance

In May, we recognize World Trade Month as a time to celebrate the importance of international trade for economic growth, job creation, and strengthening global economies. And compliance with social responsibility is an indispensable component in successful global trade. Regulations now mandate specific behavior to protect human rights, due diligence, and transparency in global supply […]

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Textile Recycling and Responsible Business Conduct: The Role of Social Compliance

WRAP insights about the increase in textile recycling, extended producer responsibility laws, and application of social compliance programs to the textile recycling industry.

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AAFA Industry Chat on How You Should View Audits

Not all audits are the same. Learn how when done right, audits are important due diligence tools to ensure responsible supply chain practices.

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AAFA Industry Trò chuyện về tìm nguồn cung ứng tại Việt Nam

AAFA’s Senior Vice President of Policy and WRAP’s President & CEO discuss sourcing in Vietnam and recap the AAFA’s Social Responsibility Workshops held in Cambodia and India.

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Sự trỗi dậy và sụp đổ của sự mệt mỏi kiểm toán

Learn about the global impact of audit fatigue in this op-ed from WRAP’s President & CEO, Avedis Seferian

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Audit Fatigue: New Approaches to a Chronic Problem

WRAP’s President and CEO discusses the history of audit fatigue in manufacturing facilities and best practices for devising practical solutions.

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Bao nhiêu cuộc kiểm toán xã hội là đủ?

Explore findings from WRAP’s survey of hundreds of manufacturers around the world about social compliance audits conducted in their facilities.

Thúc đẩy sự thẩm định: Thực hành tốt hơn cho kiểm toán và chứng nhận (hội thảo trực tuyến)

Companies are facing higher costs created by mounting inefficiencies, confusion, and audit fatigue from new supply chain laws. Learn how to leverage industry standards for maximum efficiency and use real-time data and knowledge sharing.

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AAFA Industry Chat on Nearshoring

Nate Herman and Avedis Seferian discuss the implications of nearshoring for the U.S. market and the opportunities it presents for brands and retailers