KATHLEEN ANNE

HARMESTON FCIPS

C-Suite Director and Coach, Non-Executive Director, Business Advisor & Fractional Interim

Author: Kathleen Harmeston

  • Ethical Sourcing – The New Fad or Consumer Demand? 

    Ethical Sourcing – The New Fad or Consumer Demand? 

    Kathleen Harmeston

    With the ongoing changes and developments in international trading and more eco-friendly consumer demands the concept of ethical sourcing has surged to the forefront of business strategy discussions. But what exactly do we mean by ethical sourcing and how has it become a cornerstone of contemporary business practices in 2024? Defining Ethical Sourcing At its…

  • Supplier Classification

    Kathleen Harmeston

  • Procurement’s Role In Protecting and Safeguarding Supply Chains – Ethical Sourcing 
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    Procurement’s Role In Protecting and Safeguarding Supply Chains – Ethical Sourcing 

    Kathleen Harmeston

    What Makes A Sourcing Strategy Ethical?  Ethical sourcing is being able to demonstrate that your sources of supply, at every step in the supply chain, are protected and free from unhygienic, unacceptable, unsafe, or exploitative working conditions. Examples of this would be fair wages for staff,  no evidence of a fear or violence in the…