However, Greenpeace said that Apple still needs to work on greater supply chain transparency, both in reporting greenhouse gas emissions and disclosing communications about chemicals management.

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With the use of SAP mobile technology, the butter can now be traced back to its original source, ensuring high quality, fair trade and transparency throughout the supply chain.

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"To prevent further tragedies, long-term solutions must be developed to promote greater transparency along the supply chain, coupled with the need to ensure enforcement of the rule of law when it matters the most, " he adds.

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Further, HP was the first in its sector to publish details about its supply chain, a key step towards increased transparency.

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In response, leaders in manufacturing must place greater importance on transparency in the demand and supply chain gaining a real-time view of global operations, and engaging their entire workforce in improved decision making.

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