
Shaw Trust – Supply Chain Partnership Standard Case Study
Shaw Trust earned an ‘Outstanding’ 95% at its first Supply Chain Partnership Standard assessment, reinforcing ethical practice.
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Shaw Trust earned an ‘Outstanding’ 95% at its first Supply Chain Partnership Standard assessment, reinforcing ethical practice.

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