As well as working with our own suppliers, it is important that we also look at supply chain issues from an industry perspective
GeSi
In 2004 Nokia joined the Global e-Sustainability Initiative Supply Chain working group. The aim of this group is to promote good conduct and develop tools, management practices, processes, and systems to assist members in dealing with CR supply chain issues. Other GeSI members include:
- Bell Canada
- BT
- Cisco
- Deutsche Telekom
- Ericsson
- ETNO
- France Telecom
- HP
- Lucent
- Microsoft
- Motorola
- Nokia
- O2
- Sun Microrelectronics
- Telefonica
- USTelecom Association
- Vodafone
The GeSi Supply Chain working group also works with the Electronics Industry Code of Conduct implementation group of companies. Two key deliverables in 2005 included an industry self-assessment questionnaire and a risk assessment tool. The groups are currently working on an e-tool, audit practices, and capability building.
Visit the GeSI Supply Chain working group site.
RosettaNet
RosettaNet is a voluntary initiative of over 500 major information technology and electronics manufacturers which is committed to developing solutions for the standardized exchange of information.
As part of its supplier cooperation development, Nokia is using the web-based RosettaNet information exchange solution in its product information exchange with suppliers, including information on material content.