How auditor working conditions limit supply chain transparency

Cory Searcy; Grant Michelson; Pavel Castka; Xiaoli Zhao

How auditor working conditions limit supply chain transparency

Cory Searcy, Grant Michelson, Pavel Castka, Xiaoli Zhao

Department of Management

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Abstract

Examines the employment conditions of social compliance auditors who investigate the global supply chain of companies for evidence of forced labour and modern slavery. The findings show auditors often experience poor working conditions themselves. The article argues improvements to the training and protection of supply chain auditors will result in more honest, thorough, and effective reports.

Original language	English
Pages	1-4
Number of pages	4
Specialist publication	MIT Sloan Management Review
Publication status	Published - 18 Jul 2024

Keywords

global supply chains
Supply chain and logistics challenges
Modern slavery risks
social auditing and reporting
employment conditions

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