Seven steps towards an ethical supply chain
Giving your supply chain a thorough sustainability check-up can be a daunting task. Many companies do not have a close…
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Helle Bjerregaard
Co-owner of Sourcing House, a sourcing and production company for Danish fashion houses
Form/Funk gained insight and control with Factlines
“Office furniture is classified as a high risk product group. Mapping the supply chain with regards to ethical trade is a must. That is why we have engaged Factlines.”
Gisle Enger-Ullbråten
CEO Form/Funk
Responsible public procurement in Helse Sør-Øst
“We want to use our purchasing power to strengthen the work on good environmental requirements and requirements for ethical supply chains in public procurement. The tool we now acquire will make us much more efficient in our work. Updated information about the entire supply chain is invaluable in order to be able to properly follow up on ethical requirements. Spreadsheets and emails become insufficient over time. ”
Grete Solli
Special Advisor for Environment and Social Responsibility in Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
“In order for DOF to achieve our goals and objectives, we must ensure that our vendors and subcontractors are committed to the same level of ethical and sound business within our global operations. Factlines is our trusted partner to achieve this with a world class evaluation tool.”
Stig Clementsen
Chief Sustainability Officer – DOF Group
“Factlines provides me with insight and is an essential tool in the communication with our suppliers.”
Åge Pedersen
Head of Administration, Flytoget
”We are very satisfied with Factlines as our partner in our supply chain follow-up and risk assessment efforts. Factlines responds quickly and with a high degree of service and competence.”
Amanda Mellqvist
Corporate Responsibility and Quality Manager Nordic Region Staples Solutions
”Conor Scandinavia AS switched to Factlines in 2017 as part of our efforts to ensure responsibility in the supply chain. Factlines supports follow-up and reporting for each factory and supplier we use. The mapping and risk analysis from Factlines covers the environment, climate, working conditions and human rights.”
Ethical trade
Conor Skandinavia
”Factlines’ solution makes supplier follow-up and analysis more efficient. It supports collaboration with our suppliers in the continuous process of implementing improvements to the supply chain. Suppliers enjoy the benefit of reusing reported information.”
Morten Karlsen
Head of Procurement, The Norwegian Hospitality Association
Improve supply chain control with Factlines
We have the tools and expertise to get you started quickly and without effort.
Factlines helps companies map and improve their supply chain. Our efficient process for evaluating and following up suppliers helps our customers save money and time, enabling them to focus on what is most important.
We help you every step of the way.
Efficient evaluation with supply chain mapping
Supplier mapping with self-assessments is an efficient approach to understanding risks in the supply chain.
Gain insight and manage risks by asking suppliers about their business and sourcing practices.
Our digital approach streamlines the process, saving time and money.
Focused risk management
and follow-up
Prioritize your follow-up activities through supplier profiles and risk areas.
Rather than evaluating every single supplier in-depth, you can target a selection for more documentation or an audit.
Use Factlines as your tool to manage information and documentation from follow-up.
Manage reporting and
documentation
We issue a statement of supply chain compliance. Our customers use it as documentation in both private and public markets.
Use the survey report as reliable input to the annual CSR reporting.
Go from full overview to detailed supplier information in just a few clicks.
Our Services
Are you facing your first supplier CSR mapping and unsure of how to get started? Or are you looking for a way to streamline your supplier evaluations and achieve improved quality and control? Our range of digital solutions can solve your needs.
Starter
You get an easy start with Starter. Establish ethical guidelines and do the first mapping of your supplier network. Be in compliance with standard requirements for supplier evaluation. The Factlines survey provides insight and control, and lets you take the first, important steps towards a sustainable supply chain.
Most suitable for
Companies new to supply chain mapping and follow-up.
”Our customers request that we sign and comply with codes of conduct. We need to start mapping and evaluating suppliers.”
Sustainable procurement
Streamline your supplier mapping. Improve control with advanced features like flexible supplier surveys like environmental issues and quality management, multiple questionnaires and advanced risk and document management. We handle the surveys to let you focus on outcomes and prioritize follow-up
Most suitable for
Companies in need of more efficient supplier follow-up; flexibility, document management and risk mapping.
”We need a solution that helps us map and evaluate our suppliers efficiently, allowing us to focus our efforts where it matters.”
Customized
Advanced supplier management tailored to fit your business needs. Flexible supplier evaluations developed to meet specific requirements based on for example industry, risk areas and CSR compliance. Streamline risk screening and handle documentation across the supplier network. Manage corrective action plans and use Factlines for ongoing follow-up.
Most suitable for
Major companies in need of customized solutions and ongoing supplier evaluation.
”We already evaluate our suppliers’ performance. We need a digital solution to streamline our own processes for supplier assessment and risk management.”
Want to steer clear of
surprises in your supply chain?
Four key reasons CSR and responsible supply chain management is essential for your business
1. Supply chains are risky. A high share of the products and services we buy have their origin in countries where the risk of breaches to basic human rights are high. All companies are expected to ensure due diligence and address potential impacts and risks in their supply chains.
2. Sustainability is here to stay. Consumers, employees and investors are attracted to sustainable companies. Responsible production and sourcing is the hub that drives positive impact forward. Supply chain mapping supports an efficient implementation of ethical guidelines and other procurement requirements.
3. Complex supply chains raise expectations. As supply chains grow in complexity, so do the requirements for documentation, compliance and control. CSR in supply chain management ensures responsible and sound business practices. New, digital evaluation tools like Factlines help deal with the increasing work load.
4. Better relationships give better business. In order to achieve their goals and objectives, serious companies ensure that their suppliers also are committed to their high standards for responsible business. Supply chain mapping supports dialogue and improvements and ultimately transforms compliance needs into business opportunities.
How to get you started
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Kick-off
2
Supply chain survey
3
Evaluation and action plan
1
Kick-off
The kick-off meeting is where we make sure you get off to a good start. Together, we review your situation in order to understand your needs and requirements for follow-up in your supply chain and agree on the next steps.
Factlines standard self-assessment questionnaires are in compliance with the requirements for responsible sourcing. We also offer fully flexible surveys, tailored to fit your specific business needs.
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Supply chain survey
The survey creates your supplier network in Factlines. We do the work for you; invitations, monitoring and follow-up of late replies. It is easy for the suppliers to join in and link to you. With your subscription, you can follow the survey in real time and see your network grow.
Data are confidential. Factlines is not an open platform but allows for sharing of business sensitive data between partners.
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Evaluation and action plan
In the reporting session we review key learnings from your supplier survey. The risk analysis points to relevant follow-up activities. Single supplier reports are excellent starting points for constructive dialogue with selected suppliers. With the full report you have important insights about your supplier network at your fingertips. It is your basis for internal and external reporting to important stakeholders.
