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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