supply chains Flashcards
what are the steps of a supply chain
raw materials
suppliers
manufacturers
distributors
retailers
give 3 categories of things that impact supply chains
disruptions
compliance
ethnic sourcing
what are 3 laws that impact supply chains
animal welfare regulations 2018
animal welfare act 2006
welfare of animal order 2006
what does CITES stand for
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
what is CITES
- international agreement between governments
- so the trade of plants / animals dont threaten the survival of species
what do businesses need to consider in terms of supply chain
- costs
- ethics
- availability
- legislation
what does the modern slavery act 2015 mean for businesses
if a business earns more than £36 million they must produce a report stating what theyre doing to prevent slavery, how they are tracking it and what training is in place
give some types of modern slavery
- human trafficking
- forced labour
- child slavery
what assurance checks can be done on supply chains
quality checks
testing
meeting standards
why is responsible sourcing important
- transparent with ethics
- trust in brand
- reputation
why is supply chain transparency important for stakeholders
proof of compliance to the law
trust in brand
can see efficiency of chain
ethics and standards
what are some things thaatare regulated in the pet trade
trade of endangered species
transport
age restricted sales
emergency procedure
restriction over who cares for animals
