Join us today as we discuss the alarming prevalence of modern-day slavery, with an estimated 50 million individuals currently ensnared in various forms of exploitation worldwide. Throughout this episode, we delve into the implications of this crisis, emphasizing the responsibility of supply chain professionals to acknowledge and address these issues within their operations. Welcome to The Buzz!
This week, hosts Scott Luton and Sofia Rivas welcome Tim Nelson, CEO of Hope for Justice & Slave - Free Alliance to the show, who shares invaluable insights into how organizations can harness technology and strategic partnerships to identify and eradicate slavery within their supply chains. Also listen in to learn more about:
- The importance of supply chain visibility, innovative technologies, and the impact of tariffs on various sectors, including the candy industry
- The SFA Endorsed program, which aims to guide companies towards the most effective tools for enhancing supply chain visibility and accountability
- The need for companies to take proactive steps in addressing human rights violations and offers practical advice on how to prepare and act when such issues are discovered
- The invasion of humanoid robots
- And more!
Listen in as we navigate these critical topics, and reflect upon their role in fostering ethical practices and to take actionable steps towards making a meaningful impact.
Additional Links & Resources:
- Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timnelson-uk/
- Hope for Justice: https://hopeforjustice.org/en-us/
- Slave Free Alliance: https://www.slavefreealliance.org/
- With That Said: https://bit.ly/4icKtbi
- Business Insider’s Instagram reel: https://bit.ly/43TiF8u
- Supply Chain Now en Espanol: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now-en-espanol/
- Connect with Sofia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-rivas-herrera/
- Invasion of the Home Humanoid Robots: https://bit.ly/4j3VsoA
- Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
- Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
- Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join
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This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Sofia Rivas, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-addressing-modern-slavery-scross-supply-chains-1418
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