SEDEX – Supplier Ethical Data Exchange
Malaysia ISO Consultant
What is SEDEX?
SEDEX is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains. Since 2004, over 30,000 organizations around the world have made this their platform of choice, making SEDEX the largest collaborative platform for sharing ethical supply chain data, thus providing an innovative and effective supply chain management solution.
SEDEX has 2 main aims:
- To ease the burden on suppliers facing multiple audits, questionnaires and certifications
- To drive improvements in the ethical performance of global supply chains.
SEDEX requirements cover 4 core areas:
- Labour Standards
- Health and Safety
- The Environment
- Business Ethics
Benefits of SEDEX
- Reduce risk of non-compliance with labour laws
- Promote health and safety practices
- Meet relevant regulatory requirements and customer expectations
- Demonstrate commitment to be more environmentally friendly
- Improve organization’s reputation through documented business ethics policy
How Can Nexus Consultancy Help
Initial Assessment and Understanding
Meet with business leaders and their team to understand their business goals, current practices, and desired ISO standards.
Identify the organization's needs, expectations, and specific requirements.
PLAN - Customization and Planning
Develop a tailored plan based on the initial assessment to meet the organization's specific needs and objectives.
Determine the ISO implementation scope, considering departments, timeframes, and resources. Collaborate with your team to establish an implementation schedule and timelines.
DO - Gap Analysis and System Establishment
Conduct a gap analysis of existing processes and systems to identify gaps between current state and ISO compliance.
Develop a comprehensive documentation framework aligned with ISO standards and tailored to the organization's specific needs.
Support your team in creating or revising policies and procedures to address identified gaps.
CHECK - Training and Implementation
Collaborate with the organization's team to implement identified changes and improvements from the gap analysis.
Provide training to raise ISO standards awareness, emphasize compliance importance, and educate employees on new processes.
Support the organization's team in implementing effective internal audit program to monitor progress and ensure ongoing compliance.
ACT - Pre-certification and Audit Support
Conduct pre-certification audits to assess the organization's ISO readiness.
Carry out improvements and corrective actions, where required.
Assist in selecting a reputable certification body and guide preparation for the certification audit.
Provide post-certification audit support and helping the organization demonstrate compliance.
Continual Improvement and Follow-up
Foster a culture of continual improvement by monitoring ISO implementation effectiveness.
Conduct periodic reviews and audits to identify areas for refinement and ensure ongoing ISO compliance.
Offer ongoing support for post-certification challenges and ISO certification maintenance.
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