APPENDIX 1
Insights from an Auditor in India: Child Labor is Most Prominent Among Subcontractors
APPENDIX 1
Insights from an Auditor in India: Child Labor is Most Prominent Among Subcontractors
brands to track down each component of a product that has been ordered to a supplier. The main suppliers tend to use multiple subcontractors to save on labor costs and increase profit margins. Transparency on sharing factual information is a concern because information provided often does not get digested well and suppliers fear the risk of losing business if they share complete information.
But the interview does end on a slightly more hopeful note. Mr. Ganesh stresses that brands do send a very clear message to factories about their zero-tolerance stance towards child labor. And it’ s also a positive sign that more and more brands want to understand their supply chain, and when approached under this perspective, manufacturers may be more willing to get into a dialogue with brands.
25 Best Response: Auditors’ Insights on Child Labor in Asia
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