Eqos Delivers CSR Message to Executives at the European Ethical Sourcing Forum
London, UK - Oct 16, 2006 - Mark McDonnell, business development director, Eqos, gave a presentation entitled "Supplier Performance Measurement - Enabling World Class Sourcing" at the European Ethical Sourcing Forum. This annual leadership forum, sponsored by Interek and Ethical Corporation, is a major event for global supply chain professionals, corporate social responsibility directors and stakeholders to exchange ideas, new strategies and best practices that address the latest social and environmental challenges facing all organizations. This years event was held in Paris on the 12th and 13th October.
McDonnell gave an insight into the changing face of global supply, highlighting the importance of strategic partner collaboration and supplier performance measurement in enabling world class sourcing operations. Backed by data from analysts Aberdeen Group and consultants A. T. Kearney, he focused on the benefits gained by leading retailers that work collaboratively with their suppliers to facilitate visibility across the entire supply chain starting from product concept stage to product delivery to the shop floor. Today's leading retailers ensure that their CSR policies and practices are an integral part of their supply chain thereby adhering to responsible sourcing practices.
"In today's competitive world, the way in which you manage your suppliers can be your key differentiator, " said McDonnell. "By better managing your interactions with suppliers you can have greater control and visibility of the supply chain, improve product and service quality, and drive additional savings through more effective and streamlined processes."
Among the organizations who attended the conference were executives from Dell, Diageo, Marks and Spencer, Nestle and Unilever.
About Eqos
Eqos is a leading provider of global sourcing and supplier management solutions for the retail supply chain. Founded in 1997, Eqos has offices in the UK and the US. Eqos' solutions streamline processes from product concept through development, buying, manufacturing and delivery to the retailer. Eqos' solutions are built on an award-winning collaboration platform that enables the rapid configuration of processes between retailers, their suppliers, buying offices and other trading partners. Leading retailers such as Best Buy, Debenhams, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Virgin Megastores are among Eqos' customers. More information can be found at www.eqos.com
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