Principles Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is a supply chain?
A network of businesses that are involved with getting a product or service to a customer/consumer.
Starts with raw materials and ends with final product/service.
What makes up a supply chain process?
Raw materials, transportation, production, distribution and delivery.
What is the importance of efficiency and interdependency in a supply chain?
Reduce customer demand, reduce cost and waste, ensure timely delivery and profitability.
Failure to one part of the chain impacts the rest of the chain.
Why do ethics matter in supply chains?
Ensures compliance with laws and regulations, reducing the risk of legal penalties and building trust within a business’s reputation.
Also encourages sustainable practices and a fair global economy.
What are wild-caught animals and some ethical concerns related to this?
Taken directly from their habitat for the pet trade/other services.
High stress and mortality rate during capture and transportation
Disruption to ecosystems and population decline
What is ethical sourcing and its importance?
Process of obtaining materials, products or services in a way that respects principles, such as environmental sustainability and fairness.
A commitment to creating a positive impact on society, the economy and environment.
What are 2 important elements of ethical sourcing?
Environmental sustainability, protecting the environment.
Community impacts, supporting local economies.
What is traceability in supply chains? State 2 benefits.
Tracking the movement of products or components throughout the supply chain, from origin to final product.
Enhances consumer trust about origins and handling
Reduces exposure to fraud or unethical practices.
What are 3 examples of stock and services?
Raw/live feed, clinical supplies and dead stock/cadaver services.
Why do welfare standards matter in supply chains?
Ensures humane treatment of animals through provision of proper care, reducing stress, disease and potential mortalities.
Promote ethical consumer choices, prioritising welfare over convenience.
What are captive-hatched animals? Why is this more beneficial than being wild-caught?
Born in captivity from eggs collected from the wild.
Reduces stress and supports conservation efforts when well-regulated - needs to be ethically sourced to prevent harm to wild populations.
What is the role of CITES?
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Regulates the wild animal trade to protect endangered species.
