Analysis of audit practices and compliance costs in supply chains, indicating the need for supplier accountability.
Governmental and industry standards enforce responsibility in supply chains. However, supplier violations often impose costs on buyers, leading to misaligned incentives. Buyer audits act as proactive measures to ensure supplier compliance, while reactive measures hold non-compliant suppliers accountable for damages.
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