In a global context, complex supply chain is becoming a challenge for brands and retailers to ensure their supply factories compliant with their codes. Eco-political and cultural differentiation makes the situation more complicated. Doubtlessly, traditional social audit is a necessary tool for brands and retailers to monitor labor conditions in their supply chain. However, a large number of studies and reports reveal that the monitoring model alone is reaching the limit of effectiveness. Sweatshop and labor abuse are reported frequently by the media although brands and retailers devoted much resources in social audit over the past ten years.
It's time to find an alternative way to tackle the root causes of noncompliance and help factories build capacity.
FAST is designed to help factories build self-improvement capacity. This program includes the following modules.
