"Nordstrom's Internal Audit Department conducts risk assessments through internal audits to identify areas of potential risk in Nordstrom's direct supply chain." - Audits of suppliers (self-reporting)

" Also, Nordstrom audits and monitors existing suppliers that produce Nordstrom private-label goods against the Nordstrom Partnership Guidelines and the suppliers' country labor laws through independent third party monitoring companies that conduct both unannounced and announced audits." - Audits of suppliers (independent)