Supply Chain Influence Checklist

Present the risk, and possible ways to deal with it, to your direct trade partner and discuss whether you can address the risk together.

HOW DO YOU INFLUENCE YOUR SUPPLIER?

Enter into talks with the organisation where the risk occurs. Present the risk and possible solutions to your direct business partner and see if you can reach a solution together which would ultimately change the bahaviour of the party in your supply chain. The CSR Risk Check provides useful tips for targeted actions. You may want to use these tips in your talks with your business partner.

If you feel you have to exert more pressure to address the risk, you may want to:

• Include specific conditions with regards to CSR in your contract with the organisation. Make sure you also include agreements on consequences in case your supplier does not meet the requirements.

• Assess whether the organisation is receptive to promises about future assignments or support in conducting training sessions.

• Assess whether your company represents a large part of the organisation’s turn-over and use this as an argument for change.

• Assess whether the organisation’s reputation benefits from cooperation with you, and would be damaged if you would end the relationship.