Xcitec GmbH, a German software firm (the link points to the firm’s English-language site), today issued a press release touting the CSR features of their standard supplier-management software. Skeptical? Supplier software to enhance corporate social responsibility? Sounds a bit improbable to me. I found the release rather vague, and following a visit to the company’s website, failed to find more detail regarding the CSR features than was contained in the press release.

Even though I was unable to find greater detail, I like the intended purpose of the software:

“Xcitec standard software realizes Corporate Responsibility in all major supplier management steps – supplier qualification, supplier rating and supplier development. During supplier qualification, the supplier is extensively questioned regarding risk factors. CR aspects are integrated into the criteria catalog during supplier rating, and the supplier’s adherence to these is evaluated. Supplier development documents supplier optimization measures and monitors progress.”

I would be interested in seeing the software in action — how it works, whether the CSR features are bloat or if they actually help increase supplier accountability, etc. If you have experience with the software, please let me know.

TAGS: CSR | Xcitec | supply chain management | ethics

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