Foreign labor abuses in supply chains present significant legal, reputational, and operational risks to companies and industries. To help businesses mitigate these risks, the U.S. Department of Labor offers SourcingStrong: Business Tools for Labor Due Diligence in Global Supply Chains.
SourcingStrong is designed to help companies of all sizes build or strengthen labor due diligence systems that ensure adherence to U.S. trade law prohibiting the importation of goods made in whole or in part with forced labor. In today’s global economy, the rapid increase in overseas production has far outpaced effective foreign government oversight of labor practices. Companies that fail to address risks of labor abuses in their supply chains face potential legal liability, reputational damage, and market disruptions. At the same time, American workers are put at a disadvantage when labor abuses abroad drive down costs and undermine fair competition.
SourcingStrong equips businesses with practical tools to manage supply chain risks, safeguard their brand reputation, and comply with U.S. trade requirements, so that companies can reduce their risk exposure and preserve market access while enabling American workers and businesses to compete on a level playing field.
