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EICC Summer Meeting: Registration Closed
Thank you to more than 100 members who have registered for the 2012 EICC Summer Membership Meeting. We expect this meeting to be our largest ever. A final and detailed agenda is available here.
Meet with the VAP Audit Program Manager
VAP Audit Program Manager Patrick Neyts will be available to receive member feedback about the Validated Audit Process. Contact Grant Feichtinger to schedule an appointment.
Thank You to EMC
The meeting will be hosted by EMC, which is helping to cover some of the costs. Thank you!
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Membership Compliance Program
Data for the Membership Compliance Program is due July 13, which will cover activity through June 30. Pre-populated templates were distributed to Full Members. Links to program documents are available through SharePoint:
- Membership Compliance Program Ratified 2.17.12
- Overview of Changes
- PowerPoint Presentation from Compliance Webinars - June 26 & 27
- Recording of Session 1 and 2 Webinars - June 26 & 27
Additional Items:
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EICC Code of Conduct Version 4.0:
Change Management Alert
A red-line tracked version of the changes to the EICC Code of Conduct is available here for internal company members only. A summary that compare the Code 3.0 and 4.0 versions is available for external use on the EICC website here.
Contact Ben Bruno for more information.
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Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Solutions Providors
The Extractives Work Group Due Diligence Sub-Team will host solution providors during their meetings over the next several weeks. The vendors will present solutions they offer to help companies collect supplier information as part of their due diligence efforts. Information for the first three presentations is provided below:
Contact Grant Feichtinger for more information.
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Conflict-Free Minerals Supply Chain Workshop: Change of Venue
The tenth Conflict-Free Minerals Supply Chain Workshop will take place in Brussels in September. Join other supply chain participants to ensure responsible sourcing of Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten, and Gold. A Save-the-Date with additional information is available on the EICC website.
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Worker-Management Communication
EICC and GeSI will sponsor three Worker-Management Communication Training sessions in 2012. The "train the trainer" course will help member companies and their suppliers implement effective worker-management communication systems. It also will raise worker awareness of their rights and responsibilities.
Two additional WMC training sessions have been scheduled. The maximum capacity for each session is 40 attendees. EICC & GeSI member companies and suppliers should register early.
Sessions and Registration
- August 13-15: Hosted by Jabil in Guangzhou (Mandarin).
- September 3-5: Hosted by EMC in Singapore (English).
Register for any of the sessions here. See an event summary here. Contact Jannie Bailey for more information. Contact INFACT Global Partners if your company is interested in using the training internally or with suppliers.
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EICC-GeSI Audit Courses Available
EICC-GeSI Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor courses are open for registration. Visit the Verité website for course descriptions and fee information. Fees include an online pre-study component and a five-day workshop. Payment can be made directly through the website. Available courses include:
- Bangkok: Aug. 13-17
- Shenzhen: Sept. 10-14 (Mandarin)
- US: Sep. 24-28
- Mexico: Oct. 15-19 (Spanish)
- Brazil: Nov. 5-9
- Shenzhen: Dec. 10-14 (Mandarin)
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Audit Process and EICC-ON Enhancements
EICC-ON Support Feature
Submit a trouble/hotline ticket from the login screen or through the "Help and Support" drop-down menu if you or your suppliers experience difficulty accessing the system. This is the easiest way to get help. It also provides the Tools Work Group with crucial information to address system issues.
VAP Escalation Process
A process has been created in the Validated Audit Process for auditees to file a complaint at any phase of an audit. Auditees and audit buyers can follow these steps to get resolution for any complaint:
- Step 1: Address any complaint or inquiry to the APM.
- Step 2: Contact Patrick Neyts by email or mobile (+32-495-23-9088) in the event of unsatisfactory response from the APM or lack of timely resolution.
- Step 3: Contact audits@eicc.info in the event of further unsatisfactory response or lack of timely resolution.
EICC members should redirect supplier complaints to the APM.
VAP Tip of the Week
Check the weekly VAP tracker to see if your suppliers are undergoing or have completed a validated audit. The tracker can be viewed on the VAP page of the EICC SharePoint site. Companies must have a confidentiality agreement in place with the VAP before accessing the tracker. Contact Grant Feichtinger to gain access.
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Need Help?
Contact AMS staff at 202-962-0167
Programs: Brad Cameron
Operations: John Flatley
Member Services: Carrie Hoffman
Work Group Coordinator: Grant Feichtinger
Membership Assistant: Ben Bruno
Membership Compliance: Anne Vogel-Marr
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