"IBM’s Conflict Minerals Program is run by a full-time, dedicated team of experienced supply chain professionals within IBM’s Global Procurement organization. The Conflict Minerals team reports to IBM’s Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, who has responsibility for IBM’s external supply base for IBM’s products. IBM’s Conflict Minerals team gathers information on the sources of Conflict Minerals in IBM’s supply chain and drives in-scope suppliers to obtain Conflict Minerals from conflict-free sources."