Sustainability Supply Chain Management
Basic approach
In expanding our business globally, our Group acts with respect for human rights, complies with laws and social norms in Japan and overseas, practices sound management, and engages in initiatives aimed at sustainable supply chains.
Sustainable Procurement Guidelines
Our Company has set forth Supply Chain Sustainable Procurement Guidelines aimed at the construction of a management system for achieving sustainable supply chains, with laws and regulations, human rights, the environment, quality, occupational safety, information security, and other factors taken into account. We communicate this to business partners and request their cooperation in ensuring that our initiatives are carried out by our suppliers and even further upstream in supply chains.
Respect for human rights
With the recognition that respect for human rights is a vital social responsibility of companies and a cornerstone of sustainability management, we are advancing human rights initiatives.
Our Supply Chain Sustainable Procurement Guidelines stipulate compliance with relevant laws and regulations and, with reference to international labour standards as human rights including the Core Labour Standards of the ILO, stipulate respect for the human rights of workers, particularly (1) prohibition of forced labor, (2) prohibition of child labor and consideration for young workers, (3) consideration for working hours, (4) appropriate wages and allowances, (5) prohibition of inhumane treatment, (6) prohibition of discrimination, and (7) respect for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining. We also conduct education on human rights every year for all executives and employees.
Initiatives for responsible action on conflict minerals
In accordance with OECD guidelines and US laws and regulations concerning conflict minerals, we are required to disclose information on the use of conflict minerals from conflict zones and high-risk areas, and to engage in responsible minerals procurement. As sustainable procurement initiatives, we work with all parties involved in our supply chains to avoid the use of conflict minerals, and cooperate with surveys by our customers.
Management of chemical substances in products
With initiatives for the management of chemical substances spreading worldwide, addressing countries’ chemical substance management regulations has become a key issue for companies. We respond to diverse demands including chemSHERPA, JAMA sheets, ICP data, and non-use certificates, and make efforts toward the proper management of information on chemical substances contained in products and the seamless communication of information to customers.
Security export control
We recognize security export control as an item of the highest importance in risk management, and strive to comply with foreign exchange laws, national laws and regulations, and international treaties.
We have established Security Export Control Regulations under which we carry out management of all products based on parameter determination and on review of exportrelated transactions. In transactions intended for export, we properly notify customers of the results of parameter determination.
Authorized Economic Operator
We have been approved as a “Authorized Economic Operator” by Tokyo Customs. In November 2008, Marubun became the first semiconductor trading company to be approved by Tokyo Customs. The approval was granted in recognition of Marubun’s compliance system for export operations, including security management, as well as the absence of any irregularities as a company.
Approval as a specified exporter has the advantage of shortening export lead time. By becoming a specified exporter, you can file an export declaration and receive export approval no matter where the export cargo is located (e.g., at own factory or warehouse, or on its way to a port or airport). Furthermore, unlike the normal screening process, where export licenses are obtained after checking the actual goods and documents, export licenses are obtained simply by inputting data into a dedicated terminal for export declarations, eliminating the need to submit evidence such as proof of non-applicability. This means that export cargo can be loaded onto aircraft quickly and smoothly, and logistics costs, such as transportation fees, can be reduced.
Response to supply chain surveys by business partners
Recently, requests from business partners concerning surveys of human rights, environmental consideration, chemical substances contained in products, security export controls, and other supply chain issues have increased as business partners step up their sustainable procurement initiatives. As a responsible company supporting the supply chain, we respond with sincerity to these surveys.
■Content and number of sustainable procurement surveys from business partners
Stable supply to business partners
Based on our accumulated know-how as an electronics trading company, we are working toward the stable supply of products by adjusting forecast data from customers and suppliers’ production plans, and by maintaining and managing appropriate inventory.
Our Logistics Center develops high-quality logistics services such as efficient picking using a barcode system and complete traceability from arrival to shipment. We achieve fast and fluid export operations, earning certification as an “Authorized Exporter” from Tokyo Customs.
In overseas, we have established a global logistics network in partnership with US-based Arrow Electronics, Inc., and provide powerful support for customers’ local procurement of components and materials.
Other initiatives
We actively undertake initiatives for the maintenance of sustainable supply chains, including Tcertification and our Quality and Environment Management System.
“Tcertifican” is based on strict criteria in line with international standards, and is certified through a due diligence review, analysis, evaluation, and approval process.
Tcertification ID： TC3072-2366
Please refer to the Tctioompliance website for details.