CONNEXIS Responsible Supply Chain Management
More and more companies and organizations invest substantial amounts of time and resources into the improvement of their own, in-house CSR-ESG performance. Their supply chain, however, often remains a key weakness, making these companies vulnerable to third-party investigations and unforeseen events (e.g. accidents, etc.).
CONNEXIS Services
In order to address this vulnerability, Connexis provides its customers with key services to assess and improve the CSR-ESG performance of their domestic and international supply chains.
- CSR-ESG assessment of procurement and existing stocks
- Instant documentation
- Lasting procurement improvement services
- Responsible Supply Chain Management System (RSCM)
- RSCM Integration into existing Management System
CONNEXIS Responsbile Supply Chain Management System (RSCMS)
In 2010 CONNEXIS developed the first certifiable Responsible Supply Chain Management (RSCM) system for ITC supplying industries
- This RSCM system reports and documents the selection of suppliers and the application of the required standards at any time.
- The unique value of the system is not only a bullet proof supply chain regarding external requirements. It is also designed to fully comply with certifiable (ISO) quality-management systems.
Tangible Results
- Protection of customer relations and reputation
- Optimized internal alignment of procurement with ESG topics
- Maximized external credibility and
- Additional business through market differentiation, e.g. the positive 3rd party evaluation and certification effects
CONNEXIS RSCM System at H.C.Starck Certified Seventh Consecutive Time
Tantal is a rare metal that is primarily used in the electronics industry (high capacity condensators, 60% of global production) as well as in the health industry (bone implants). Due to its occurrence and mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (50% of global supply together with Ruanda) Tantal is considered a conflict resource.
In 2010 CONNEXIS developed a RSCM System for H.C.Starck, a leading premium supplier of the technology metals tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, niobium, and high-performance ceramics.
For seven years in a row H.C.Starck has been certified by the NGO Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI, previously CFSI) for the conflict-free processing of Tantal (see H.C.Starck Press Release)
This certification is especially important for H.C.Starck in the context of the new EU Regulation on Conflict Minerals.