Question 2 – what should global supply chain governance look like?
The requirements for any partnership between a top-tier firm and foreign suppliers should be: disclosure of all facilities in the companies’ supply chain; regular reporting of workers’ enjoyment of core labour standards at all facilities; a public commitment to exit the host country if state policy or practice irremediably violates core labour standards; and unfettered access to production facilities for independent rights monitors and journalists. In this way, the companies that work in ‘failing states’ could actively promote the protection of workers’ rights through negotiation and consultation with reputable international organisations on these matters.
Question 5 – what are the benefits and drawbacks of global supply chains as a 'model' for production and development?
