Overview
(September 29, 2015, Washington, DC) — Steptoe & Johnson LLP announced today the launch of its Government Contractor Supply Chain Toolkit, a resource to help government contractors understand the legal and regulatory framework applicable to supply chain management and navigate supply chain risks. The toolkit discusses many of the key current emerging requirements of supply chain management and was created by Steptoe’s Government Contracts Group.
Supply chain risk management has become a key element of compliance programs for government contractors who are facing increased demands to police their supply chains to address many risks such as counterfeit parts, cyber threats, human trafficking, and business ethics. Their supply chains also must comply with domestic preferences and socio-economic goals, while at the same time, offer goods and services at competitive prices.
The consequences of a failed risk management program could be severe. Supply chain risks could result in business disruptions, the incurrence of unanticipated costs for corrective actions, and even exclusions from government contracting.
Steptoe’s Government Contracts Group, which includes Tom Barletta, Andy Irwin, Paul Hurst, Mike Mutek and Mike Navarre, works with clients to navigate regulatory requirements on supply chain and to develop risk management programs. Steptoe also assists companies in responding to allegations that they failed to effectively police their supply chain.
The toolkit is a free resource in evaluating certain key supply chain risks. As a toolkit, it does not address every supply chain requirement or risk, but Steptoe can assist in developing effective programs to address these and other supply chain risks, depending on the client’s goals, suppliers, and business line.
On October 20, Steptoe’s Government Contracts Group will introduce the toolkit by presenting a webinar on supply chain compliance and risk management to assist contractors, including in-house counsel and compliance personnel, in identifying and managing key supply chain risks. Additional details are forthcoming.
Click here for more information on Steptoe’s Government Contractor Supply Chain Toolkit, and click here to download the full toolkit.
About Steptoe
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