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Avedis Seferian

President & CEO, WRAP

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The Rise and Fall of Audit Fatigue

As new laws demanding supply chain traceability come into effect, a "do-it-yourself" approach just doesn't…

10 Years Later: Lessons from the Rana Plaza Tragedy

Systemic changes have led to some improvement in Bangladesh but there is clearly more to be done.

Covid-19 Is Changing the World—and it’s Shifting Social Compliance, Too

Now, more than ever, fashion must work together to address the whole range of social compliance challenges…

Could ‘Symphonization’ Save Supply Chain Social Compliance?

Could a new concept dubbed "symphonization" be the key to evolving supply chain social compliance and audit…

How to Audit Factories During Lockdowns and Social Distancing

The same directives limiting social movement are making it impossible for auditors to visit factories in…

Can the Apparel Industry Sustain Sustainability?

Activities done to promote sustainability have to themselves be sustainable, and that may be one thing the…

Social Compliance Increasingly Key in an Uncertain Trade Environment

With no lasting clarity around tariffs on China, sourcing managers are struggling with the question of where…

Rationalizing Harmonization: The Apparel Industry Needs a Framework for Compliance

Attempting to solve all issues for all industries is not only impossible, it is counterproductive.

Walk Before You Run: The Value of Understanding Compliance Before Going “Beyond”

Compliance audits haven't really moved the needle in improving working conditions, so companies are seeking…