Supply Chain Transparency Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides a thorough explanation of the concept of supply chain transparency, how it applies to designers and best practice for reporting to clients.

Supply chain transparency is where a business makes information publicly available about the origin of the materials or products they use or recommend, including details such as whether workers were paid fairly or impacts on the environment. It can be used to demonstrate a commitment to values such as fairness or sustainability. 

About the DIA's Practice Notes

The DIA Practice Notes give designers the fundamentals to take control of their careers and flourish at work. As part of the major refresh of all DIA resources, the refreshed notes provide more relevant guidance for contemporary workplaces. They are available free for all designers who are members of the DIA.

The Practice Notes cover topics such as conditions of engagement, confidentiality agreements, preparing for staff reviews, understanding intellectual property and how to set fees for design services.

This Practice Note is part of the Running an Office series. The full series is soon to be released:

• Designers in Australia

• Working as a Designer

• Working with Clients

• Running an Office

• Buying Design Services