Every successful company that has made it to the top 500 fortune company has a supplier code of conduct that is well structured and adhered to by all the suppliers and their allies for the effective supply of the company’s products. Amazon company has made it to the top ten of the listings at position 8. Amazon has embraced some of the following codes that has contributed to the success of all its operations all through the recent years.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Conflict of Interest
- Money Laundering
- Modern Slavery
- Anti Competitive Behaviour
- Public Sector
- Bribery
- Fraud
- Corruption
- Personnel
- An Approach with Zero Tolerance
- Changes Made by Amazon
- Observation of the Code Compliance
- Strict Regulation on Cases Related to Fraud, Corruption and Bribery
- Sustainability
- Record Keeping and Editing
- Gifts and Hospitality
- Complaints
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The text outlines the Amazon Supplier Code of Conduct, outlining the company's expectations for its suppliers in terms of ethical business practices, legal compliance, and environmental responsibility. The document aims to ensure transparency and accountability within Amazon's supply chain, ultimately contributing to the company's success and sustainability.
- Ethical Business Practices
- Legal Compliance
- Environmental Responsibility
- Transparency and Accountability
- Sustainable Supply Chain
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The document begins by establishing the importance of a robust Supplier Code of Conduct for achieving success. It then outlines eight fundamental ethical principles that Amazon expects its suppliers to uphold, including avoiding conflicts of interest, money laundering, modern slavery, anti-competitive behavior, bribery, and fraud. These principles are designed to ensure ethical and legal compliance in all business dealings.
Following the initial principles, the document delves into specific areas of focus for Amazon's suppliers. This includes a section on personnel, emphasizing that Amazon requires ethical conduct from all individuals involved in its operations, from interns to board members.
The text concludes by highlighting the importance of ongoing change and improvement in Amazon's supply chain practices. It outlines a number of recent changes implemented by the company, including enhanced code compliance monitoring, stricter regulations on fraud and corruption, and a commitment to sustainability. These changes demonstrate Amazon's ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity and ethical conduct of its suppliers, ultimately contributing to the long-term success and reputation of the company.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of the text include Supplier Code of Conduct, ethical business practices, legal compliance, environmental responsibility, transparency, accountability, sustainable supply chain, fraud, corruption, bribery, and anti-competitive behaviour. These keywords highlight the core themes of the document, emphasizing Amazon's commitment to ethical conduct and responsible business practices within its supply chain.
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- Dr. Mutinda Jackson (Author), 2017, Supplier Code of Conduct exemplified by Amazon, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/437930
