Companies need to get better at value chain due diligence

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Regulators and standards bodies are gearing up to make value chain risk reporting mandatory, and forward-thinking firms should take note, writes techUK's Craig Melson

Businesses are used to managing their supply chains. Not just from a cost and operational perspective, but also from a from human rights aspect. This is ingrained within big firms who invest large amounts...

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