BECTON DICKINSON
“ Unless you have mapped your entire supply chain and employ very sophisticated technology , it is very hard to know how a disruption at a fifth-level supplier will impact your product ”
KEVIN NELSON SENIOR VP & CPO , BD
Creating a socially & environmentally responsible supply chain BD knows its customers want them to provide high-quality products at a fair price and that they expect more than the basics . Improved resiliency , visibility and agility are adding value , but the company is also focusing on sustainable business practices that are environmentally , ethically and socially responsible .
“ At BD , we stay true to our values , including doing what is right . We set up the Responsible Sourcing Program to ensure we embed supplier responsibility and sustainability in every purchasing decision we make ,” Nelson explains .
This includes partnering with ethical and diverse suppliers , helping protect human rights and working to ensure environmental stewardship .
“ Our customers want to understand the bigger picture , too ,” Nelson explains . “ Are they buying a product from us that is sourced from an ethical and responsible supplier paying fair wages to its workers ?”
BD ensures compliance in these areas through ongoing assessments , desktop and face-to-face audits and close partnerships across its supply base . This is all to ensure that suppliers understand exactly what BD
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