Month: January 2026
Strategic preparation for social audits in Japan: what suppliers should do, and what buyers must ...
Social audits are routine in many manufacturing hubs. A site can receive a notification, pull the last audit file, and move straight ...Why Asia Is Stepping Up on Responsible Supply Chains, and Could Soon Lead
For years, “responsible supply chain” talk about Asia sounded like something imported. Brands in Europe and North America set the tone. Factories ...The “White-Collar” Trap: Japan’s Newest Forced Labour Risk Hides in Plain Sight
A quiet crisis is unfolding in Japan within the "Gijinkoku" visa category—a residence status intended for high-skilled professionals that is rapidly becoming ...Due Diligence in 2026: The Year Evidence Becomes the Product
In 2026, supply chain due diligence stops being a “policy team file” and becomes an operational discipline that touches sourcing, logistics, legal, ...
The Asia Pacific Responsible Supply Chain Desk serves as a strategic resource hub dedicated to helping businesses navigate complex regional regulations while integrating ethical labor practices and environmental sustainability into their core operations.
