HP's audits deliver supplier improvements

James S Murray
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Regular audits are a critical component of any green supply chain strategy, but how do they work? HP's Karl Daumueller, a veteran of supplier checks, explains how HP's audits deliver results

BusinessGreen: What are you looking for on a supplier audit? Karl Daumueller: The basis for HP's auditing is the electronic industry code of conduct, which was introduced in 2004. It covers four areas:...

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