Table 3

SCT monitoring themes and their frequency in modern slavery reports

First order categoriesFrequency of reportsSecond-order themesFrequency of reportsAggregated dimensions
Industry context23Supplier host country environment41Upstream supply chain information
Regulatory context34
Socio-economic norms21
Modern slavery forms38Modern slavery practices38
Recruitment practices15
Working conditions19
Supplier capability13Supplier modern slavery due diligence20
Supplier motivation10
Supplier code of conduct58Supplier governance69Mechanisms for assuring supply chain transparency
Governing committees62
Risk assessment60Supplier risk management72
Risk remediation42
Information-sharing technology15
Supplier collaboration37Supplier integration58
Joint decision-making21
Supplier education and training32Supplier development43
Joint resources provision12
Information asymmetry20Supply chain visibility57Supply chain transparency monitoring challenges
Geographical distance44
Multi-tier supply chain47Supply chain complexity50
Product variety15
Production efficiency11Supply chain disruption45
Outsourcing practices43
Organisational values71Corporate governance71Supply chain transparency continuous improvement
Employee education and training67
Process evaluation49Process improvement53
Future-oriented steps53
Source(s): Authors’ work

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