Vendor Insight: Rule The Rules: Take Control Of Regulatory Compliance Requirements

By Sue Welch, TradeStone Software

To truly improve the safety and quality of goods and minimize the cost, delays, and risk associated with noncompliance, meeting applicable rules must be incorporated into the very inspiration and design of products that retailers deliver and be a core consideration across their entire supply chain. As regulations continue to evolve and become more stringent, compliance is no longer optional; it requires more than just following of various checklists. In the process of bringing merchandise to market, retailers and their partners must work collaboratively to guard against the risk of terrorism, ensure illegally sourced materials are not used in merchandise sold, and guarantee children's goods are free from harmful substances.