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United Outcomes has vast expertise in assessments, audits and investigations, supporting Retailers and Manufacturers uncover every aspect of their Supply Chain
United Outcomes offers comprehensive training programs on auditing and investigative techniques to ensure self-sufficiency regarding vendors and suppliers
In recent years, Retail and Manufacturing supply chains have come under intense scrutiny, making it imperative for companies to ensure their operations are ethical and sustainable. At the board level, there is a growing recognition that maintaining ethical supply chains is not only a moral obligation but also a strategic necessity.
Companies are increasingly committed to avoiding child labour, modern slavery, and environmental damage, understanding that these practices can severely damage their reputation and financial standing. Board members are now prioritizing transparency, accountability, and sustainability, investing in rigorous auditing processes, ethical sourcing strategies, and robust compliance programs. By doing so, they aim to foster trust among consumers, investors, and other stakeholders, while contributing positively to global social and environmental goals.
United Outcomes Retail and Manufacturing practice offers services in all markets and retail sectors
Retailers and Manufacturers have vastly complex supply chains, and within this vast complexity, unethical practices often slip through the cracks.
Supply Chain software improves supply chain mapping, and forms and assessments provide organisation with information, but with 76% of world trade coming from transactions within global supply chains, blind spots keep bad actors, unethical practices and regulatory issues hidden.
The United Outcomes team has vast expertise in assessments, audits and investigations, supporting Retailers and Manufacturers uncover every aspect of their Supply Chain.
Our investigators deep dive into every supplier and vendor throughout your entire supply chain, report any risks, support on remedial actions and operationally work with vendors and suppliers to achieve compliance.
When vendors and suppliers are flagged as risky in the initial assessment, United Outcomes’ specialised audit teams undertake comprehensive and rigorous audits to ensure full compliance with ethical standards.
These audits involve a detailed examination of the flagged entities’ operational practices, labour conditions, and environmental impact. The teams conduct site visits, interview workers, review documentation, and utilise advanced technological tools to gather and analyse data. They assess the presence of modern slavery, child labour, unsafe working conditions, and environmental violations.
By providing a clear and thorough evaluation, United Outcomes not only identifies and documents breaches but also collaborates with vendors to implement corrective actions. This proactive approach helps mitigate risks, ensuring that the supply chains are ethical, sustainable, and transparent, thus protecting the integrity and reputation of the companies they support
United Outcomes plays a crucial role in assisting retailers and manufacturers with their own internal investigations into supply chain unethical practices flagged by customers, the media, regulators or law enforcement.
Leveraging our extensive expertise and investigative capabilities, United Outcomes collaborates closely with organisations’ internal teams to thoroughly examine the allegations. This involves deploying skilled investigators to conduct in-depth interviews, scrutinise records, and perform on-site inspections.
Utilising advanced forensic tools and data analytics, our team trace the origins of the flagged issues, identify systemic problems, and uncover any hidden unethical practices such as child labour, modern slavery, or environmental breaches. United Outcomes then provides a comprehensive report detailing their findings and recommendations for remediation. This support ensures that companies can respond promptly and effectively to external concerns, maintain their ethical standards, and rebuild trust with stakeholders
United Outcomes offers comprehensive training programs for Supply Chain and Risk departments, equipping them with essential auditing and investigative techniques to ensure self-sufficiency in future supply chain decisions regarding vendors and suppliers.
Our training sessions cover a wide range of critical skills, including risk assessment methodologies, ethical compliance standards, data analysis, and on-site inspection procedures. Participants learn how to effectively identify and address issues such as modern slavery, child labour, and environmental violations.
Through hands-on workshops, case studies, and expert-led discussions, United Outcomes ensures that these departments can independently conduct thorough and accurate assessments. This empowerment fosters a culture of vigilance and accountability, enabling companies to maintain ethical supply chains proactively and respond swiftly to any emerging risks or concerns
