Supplier Management
To ensure the consistent performance of our supply chain, we have implemented a robust Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS) that enables us to evaluate and manage the quality, reliability, and sustainability of our suppliers’ products and services.
Through our SQMS, we carefully select, qualify, and monitor our suppliers to guarantee they meet our stringent quality standards and align with our commitment to responsible sourcing. By working closely with our suppliers and providing support for continuous improvement, we strive to maintain a resilient and transparent supply chain that contributes to the excellence of our products, customer satisfaction, and the long-term success of Grobest.
Product traceability is a crucial aspect of our commitment to sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction. Implementing comprehensive traceability measures allows us to track our products throughout the entire supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods. This approach not only ensures the integrity of our products but also demonstrates our dedication to transparency, responsible sourcing, and compliance with industry regulations.
Effective and sustainable supplier management means ensuring that the choices we make about what we buy and how we work with our suppliers benefit not only our business, but also the environment and society. That is why we expect all our suppliers to comply with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring a sustainable and ethically responsible supply chain. Since 2019, we have been working to raise the bar in responsible sourcing through the implementation of the Grobest Supplier Code of Conduct & Policy on Human Rights (SCOC) and the Grobest Group Procurement Manual. We require all suppliers to commit to and sign the SCOC which lays out our expectations of suppliers including respect for human rights and a commitment to safe, responsible and sustainable business practices.
As part of our commitment to respect human rights, we partnered with Diginex to deploy diginexLUMEN, a digital supply chain due diligence platform, to help us evaluate the management systems, policies and practices of our suppliers with respect to salient human rights risks, specifically forced and child labour. We believe the use of digital supply chain risk technology, will help us to better identify, understand and resolve any potential risks, including human rights violations, in our supply chain.
We are committed to deepening our relationships with our suppliers, driving greater transparency, and expanding our sustainable sourcing practices across our supply chain. We hope this proactive approach to supplier management will play a vital role in achieving our sustainability goals and maintaining the high quality of our aquafeed solutions.