Framework For Ethical Sourcing and Compliance Enforcement Across Global Vendor Networks in Manufacturing and Retail Sectors

• Author(s): Opeyemi Morenike Filani ; Geraldine Chika Nwokocha ; Olakunle Babatunde Alao
• Paper ID: 1710312
• Page: 281-296
• Published Date: 31-03-2019
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 2 Issue 9 March-2019

Abstract

Global manufacturing and retail industries are under growing pressure to ensure that products are sourced ethically, and that vendor networks adhere to international standards for labor, environmental stewardship, and fair trade. While globalization has expanded access to diverse markets, it has also amplified the risk of unethical practices hidden within complex supply chains. This paper develops a comprehensive framework for ethical sourcing and compliance enforcement designed to function across diverse cultural, regulatory, and operational contexts. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from supply chain management, corporate governance, international trade law, and sustainability studies, the proposed model integrates vendor selection protocols, real-time compliance monitoring, third-party auditing, and incentive-based contractual structures. The framework addresses emerging challenges, such as opaque subcontracting arrangements, inconsistent enforcement across jurisdictions, and the integration of digital traceability technologies. Findings suggest that companies adopting this model can significantly reduce reputational risks, improve stakeholder trust, and align with evolving consumer expectations for corporate responsibility. The paper concludes with recommendations for industry-wide adoption, policy harmonization, and the incorporation of blockchain-enabled transparency to strengthen vendor accountability.

Keywords

Ethical sourcing, Compliance enforcement, Vendor networks, Supply chain governance, Manufacturing, Retail

Citations

IRE Journals:
Opeyemi Morenike Filani , Geraldine Chika Nwokocha , Olakunle Babatunde Alao "Framework For Ethical Sourcing and Compliance Enforcement Across Global Vendor Networks in Manufacturing and Retail Sectors" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 2 Issue 9 2019 Page 281-296

IEEE:
Opeyemi Morenike Filani , Geraldine Chika Nwokocha , Olakunle Babatunde Alao "Framework For Ethical Sourcing and Compliance Enforcement Across Global Vendor Networks in Manufacturing and Retail Sectors" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 2(9)