National Help
Business in the Community (BITC) has a Sustainable Supply Chain Forum which aims to help companies in this area. It offers practical workshops to help businesses make positive changes in supply chain practices. See www.bitc.org.uk.
Local Help
Check with your Chamber of Commerce or Business link organisation for local business networks so you can talk to other companies www.britishchambers.org.uk seeking to be more involved with customers. Find these organisations on or www.businesslink.gov.uk (England) www.bgateway.com (Scotland) www.businesseye.org.uk (Wales) www.investni.com (Northern Ireland).
Online Help
The Better Payment Practice Group was formed to improve the payment culture of the UK business community and reduce incidences of late payment. It has a Better Payment Practice Code. www.payontime.co.uk.
The website of the Ethical Trade Initiative contains useful references and discussion papers on ethical issues in the supply chain. www.ethicaltrade.org.
The Federation of Small Businesses lobbies on behalf of small business and is particularly involved in campaigning for better payment practice. www.fsb.org.uk.
The Business Link website includes advice on supplier management. www.businesslink.gov.uk.
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