Author: Aisha Khan
Aisha Khan
Aisha Khan is a sourcing expert with 14 years of experience connecting buyers with reliable suppliers worldwide. She has managed supplier networks across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Aisha excels in supplier vetting, negotiation, and sustainable sourcing. She’s passionate about leveraging trends like blockchain for transparency and supplier diversity to empower emerging markets.
The global supply chain is a sprawling, intricate web of manufacturers, exporters, importers, and distributors. While it has fueled industrial growth, it has also enabled labor exploitation—particularly child labor. Companies face mounting scrutiny, risking consumer backlash and legal consequences if unethical labor practices are uncovered. But ensuring ethical standards is no simple task. How can businesses safeguard their supply chains from child labor? Uncovering the Hidden Layers of Child Labor Child labor isn’t just an issue in impoverished nations—it is deeply embedded within global trade networks. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 160 million children worldwide are engaged in…