Manufacturing Today Issue 210 Issue 210 March 2023 | Page 28

SUPPORTING

SUPPLY CHAI

What does certifying to ISO 14001 re
By David Goodfellow

Responsible supply chain management ensures that suppliers are following effective environmental , social and economic governance practices . Sustainability should play a central role and manufacturers are under growing pressure from stakeholders to consider their environmental impact . To gain a competitive advantage , they must therefore implement systems that benefit the environment , as well as reduce costs and improve efficiency .

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