Working with Suppliers

 

In general we see our suppliers as critical partners in our efforts. Consequently using a partnership approach to promote responsible supply chain management is a main focus area.

 

This includes assisting our suppliers to find the most responsible solutions and also listening to our suppliers’ ideas on how we can improve our own performance.

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Furthermore, we have developed a supplier scorecard which in addition to parameters like quality, price and delivery also includes CR parameters. This will be used as a tool to further promote dialogue with our suppliers and emphasize our focus on CR performance as an important aspect of being an Charles Associates Imports supplier.

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As part of the partnership approach Charles Associates Imports on a regularly basis conducts training with our suppliers on how to avoid harmful chemicals and continuously has one-on-one dialogue with and provide advice to our suppliers on using non-harmful chemicals.