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Buyers Code of Conduct

Buyers Techno-Social Code of Conduct Audit

A Buyers Techno-Social Code of Conduct (COC) is a Set of Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Social Accountability Standards which demonstrates the Supply Chan’s Commitment to operate Its Business at the Highest Standards of Ethics. Each Brand and Importer develop their own COC Standard to which Vendors in the Supply Chain are expected to comply. The aim of Buyers COC Audit is to ensure that the Business Partners or the Supply Chain abide with the Brand’s Commitment to QMS, EHS & Social Standards. A Code of Conduct (CoC) is a set of standards which govern corporate and business practices according to ethical and legal standards. By implementing a CoC, a company demonstrates its commitment to operate its business at the highest standards of ethics, exceeding legal minimums. Our team of advisors help you develop your organization’s Code of Conduct as per your vision in terms of policies, procedures, documentation & infrastructure in tandem with the Buyer’s COC. We work with you, for you, to identify clear objectives, help implement relevant CoC requirements, project milestones and deliverables to ensure you achieve your expected result & to make you & your supply chain comply with all the requirements of your Buyer’s COC. We help you achieve high standards across the supply chain. We give you a hassle-free service in terms of address all the compliance issues & help you achieve highest results for every audit. We have provided Advisory Services on Buyers COC Audits to more than 5000 Leather Exporting Units for International Buyer's like Walmart, Kmart, Sears, Next, Marks & Spencers, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Target, Levis, Esprit, JC Penny, Adidas, Nike, Tesco, Turner Bianca, Carrefour, Li & Fung, Coles, Mango, C&A, Haggar Clothing, Amazon, ALDI, LIDL, El Corte, Kaufland, ASOS, Fat Face, White Stuff, Bata, Armani, Muller-Meyer, Costco, Zippo, Nautica, Timberland, Clarks, Samsonite, Otto Group, Hema, Disney, Inditex, Woolsworth, Clarks, Unilever, Bunzl, Debenhams, Superdry and many more.

Principles

Principles of Buyers COC Audit

Social Compliance

Environmental
Compliance

Occupational
Health & Safety

Product & Process
Quality Management

Energy Systems
Management

Incoming & Outgoing
Material Traceability

Business Integrity
& Ethics

benefits

Benefits of Buyers COC Audit

Ensures that all the workers throughout the global supply chain are treated fairly and ethically.

Improve the brand’s market reputation and trustworthiness while avoiding negative publicity.

Verify Supplier Compliance in four key areas Quality, Safety, Environment and Social and Labor Practices.

Facilitates Operational Efficiencies, Less Waste, Improved Performance and Competitive Positioning.

Reduces unnecessary costs, disruptions & damages with proactive approach to supplier compliance.

Develop a monitoring system to ensure transparent and dependable verification of the supply chain.

Protect the brand by identifying and mitigating major risks along the Global Supply Chain.

Develop a Structured route toward attaining ongoing Continual Improvement and Best Practices.

Help Focus on Core Business Capacities and attain a greater degree of Business Continuity.

service portfolio

Our Services Related to Buyers COC Audit

PRE-AUDIT GAP ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Available across all Management Systems and Standards, Pre-Audits Gap Assessments allow you to Assess your Management System's Readiness and Save your Time and Money that would otherwise be spent on Redundant Audits. A Pre-Assessment Audit is performed with the same independence and objectivity as a Certification Audit.

ADVISORY & CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Quantum Systems has established a reputation for "Building User Friendly, Efficient and Sustainable Management Systems that incorporate Industry Best Practices and that comply with the highest International Standards. Quantum System's provides a 'One-Stop-Shop' for all Social & Technical Management System Consultancy needs.

ACM SERVICES

We can help by designing a Cost-Effective Annual Compliance Maintenance (ACM) Program to suit your Company’s Individual Needs and Expectations. The ACM Services Contract Proposal is based on Parameters like Facility Size, Production Capacity, Workforce Strength, Number of Production Sites and Standards covered in the ACM Contract.

BUYERS COC AUDITS

We provide Advisory Services on Buyers COC Audits for Global Brands like Walmart, Sears, Next, Marks & Spencers, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Levis, Esprit, JC Penny, Adidas, Nike, Carrefour, Li & Fung, Coles, Amazon, ALDI, LIDL, El Corte, Kaufland, ASOS, Bata, Armani, Muller-Meyer, Costco, Nautica, Timberland, Clarks, Inditex, Woolsworth, Clarks, Bunzl, Debenhams, Superdry etc.

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES

Our Training Courses cover International and Regional Regulatory Developments, Good Manufacturing Practices, Social & Technical Management Systems Certification, Evolving Technology & Markets etc. We impart trainings on a wide spectrum of courses through different modes like Classroom Trainings, Virtual Trainings, Webinars and eLearning.