Question: Does the company continuously monitor suppliers to ensure that they comply with the company’s policies and local laws?
Answer:
Audits of suppliers (independent)
4021616
Walk Free
2016
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updated over 5 years ago by Ryan Cousins

Paragraph 8:

"Existing direct material suppliers are audited regularly with regard to compliance with contractual commitments. The audit protocols are being expanded to include reviews of adherence to basic human rights."

Paragraph 9:

"Smiths has engaged a third party non-profit organisation to evaluate supplier compliance with legal and contractual commitments, including the provisions of our Supplier Code."

Ryan Cousins.....2018-10-19 12:19:56 UTC