Squire Patton Boggs

This Practice Note considers the practical challenges of global supply chains and the commercial lawyer’s role in securing a resilient supply chain for a business. It considers supply chain risk and the tools which lawyers have to manage those risks (including assessing and managing supply chain partner risk and controlling risk through supply chain contracts).

This Practice Note considers supply chain sustainability and sustainable procurement. It discusses how UN Global Compact leads the effort to improve organisations' supply chain sustainability performance. It provides guidance on establishing a supplier code of conduct and developing a supply chain sustainability programme addressing human rights, labour, environmental issues, corruption, deforestation, litigation and risk management concerns.

This Checklist sets out the key risks and matters to consider in relation to actions that can be taken to secure a resilient supply chain including in relation to supply chain demand, supply chain communication, supply chain mapping, requirements of suppliers and agreements with suppliers. This checklist accompanies Practice Note: Securing a resilient supply chain.