审计疲劳的兴衰
社会责任审核如果进行得当,可以发挥重要作用;但让工厂在短时间内接受多次、重复的评估可能弊大于利。阅读 WRAP 总裁兼首席执行官 Avedis Seferian 撰写的这篇专栏文章,详细了解审计疲劳对全球的影响。
Audit Fatigue: New Approaches to a Chronic Problem
In a recent webinar hosted by our friends at the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), WRAP’s President and CEO discussed the history of audit fatigue in manufacturing facilities and best practices for devising practical solutions. The full recording of this session is available here.
How many social audits are enough?
The chronic – and growing – problem of audit fatigue and what to do about it. WRAP surveyed hundreds of manufacturers around the world about social compliance audits conducted in their facilities each year. The goal of this survey was to gauge the level of disruption they experience and the resources required in order to […]
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 […]
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. […]
Best of Bangladesh 2023
WRAP’s Europe Representative, Gerwin Leppink, will be a featured speaker at Best of Bangladesh 2023! His panel discussion, “Empowering the Future: Advancing Safety and Well-Being for Garments Workforce in Bangladesh,” will explore strategies for strengthening Bangladesh’s appeal as a sourcing destination and its reputation in the international community. Follow the link below to learn more […]
WRAP CEO discusses third-party compliance verification in Sri Lankan facilities
Avedis Seferian, WRAP’s President and CEO, recently joined the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) to discuss why manufacturers in Sri Lanka are increasingly investing in third-party social compliance verification. Read his full comments in this article from Fibre2Fashion. (Paid subscription may be required to view article)
WRAP session at USFIA Washington Trade Symposium to address audit fatigue
Our President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, will be a featured speaker in a session at the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)’s 2023 Washington Trade Symposium. For the first time, this event will be hybrid; it will be held in-person in Washington D.C., but can be attended virtually from anywhere in the world. Our session, […]
Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference
Wednesday, June 21, 20233:30 – 4:15 p.m. ET Verizon Executive Education Center (Cornell Tech)2 W Loop Rd.New York City, NY. 10044 WRAP’s President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, will be a featured speaker at Innovation Forum’s two-day conference in New York. His session will explore how social compliance standards can align to tackle audit fatigue and […]