Interactive maps trace VF’s supply chain footprint
04/10/2018
It has compiled a number of interactive maps that display the number and location of the company’s suppliers. Users are able to zoom in on each supplier to see onsite inspections, verifications and associate interviews.
The maps can be accessed here. The products to have one include Napapijri’s Rainforest Anorak, The North Face’s Denali 2 Jacket, Timberland’s Earthkeepers boots and Vans’ Checkerboard Slip-On shoes.
“Consumers today want to do business with companies who are committed to social responsibility,” said Shanel Orton, VF’s traceability manager. “We want to know with certainty, too. This provides increased confidence that our practices are consistent with VF’s principles.”
Image shows a screenshot of the interactive map for The North Face's Denali 2 Jacket.
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