|
Events and Deadlines
October 23: Board election begins.
Nov. 5: Members receive 2013 Budget.
Nov. 9: Board election ends.
|
|
Submit Information
Submit articles to Brad Cameron
by 5 PM EST on Fridays.
|
|
Subscriptions
Contact Ben Bruno to add names to the distribution list.
|
|
|
|
|
2013 Board Election: Voting Now Open
EICC Full-member companies may vote today until Nov. 9 to elect 11 members to the 2013 Board of Directors. Ballots and additional information were sent to all Full-member primary representatives. Election results will be announced Nov. 13.
Nomination forms from 23 companies are available for review here.
More Information
Information about the new Board and responsibilities for new Board members is available here. Contact Brad Cameron for more information.
|
|
EICC Executive Director Recruitment
All Interested Candidates May Apply Now
The EICC Board of Directors and the Transition Task Force announced today that the recruitment period for the position of EICC Executive Director is now open. EICC has contracted the Executive recruitment agency Korn/Ferry International to manage recruitment and analysis of all candidates based on the job description created by the Board and task force.
All individuals who wish to be considered for the Executive Director position should refer to the Korn/Ferry website at www.ekornferry.com and contact Korn/Ferry directly via this confidential link: eiccsearch@kornferry.com. The recruitment period will end on November 19.
As a reminder, all candidates who are EICC members must refrain from participation on the task force or Board activities that relate to the selection of the Executive Director.
|
|
2013 Budget Timeline: Updated
- Aug. 15: WG Leads Received Budget Template
- Sep. 15: WG Budget Requests Due
- Oct. 3: Finance Committee Drafts Budget
- Oct. 30: Board Reviews and Final Approvals
- Nov. 5: Members Receive 2013 Budget
- Nov. 7: Budget Webinar
- Nov. 8: Budget Ratification Vote Begins (Full Members)
- Nov. 26: Voting Period Ends
|
|
AMA and CMA in EICC-ON
The Tools Management Work Group today announced the launch of an AMA/CMA module in EICC-ON, effective Friday, October 26. A series of training webinars has been scheduled to help members learn how to use this new functionality in the tool.
EICC members are encouraged to review the information about the AMA/CMA process in preparation for the training webinars. The training will focus on utilizing EICC-ON to manage and store audit data, share audit results with customers, and pull reports for internal use.
|
|
Capability Building: Local Resource Lists
Lists for local capability building resource in China and Southeast Asia have been updated, and a list for Mexico has been added to the EICC website. The lists can be accessed by clicking here. Contact
|
|
EICC Annual Report Released
The fourth EICC Annual Report is now available. It provides an accounting of EICC programs and performance, and discusses work in areas including assessment and monitoring, capability building, working hours, environmental sustainability, metals extraction, and stakeholder engagement. It also provides an update on EICC key performance indicators and metrics, the Code Review process, the
Membership Compliance Program, and the association's governance.
Your feedback on the report is critical to help EICC understand what information you find most useful, how you use
the report, and what suggestions you have to improve it. Your comments via online survey are greatly appreciated.
Contact Wendy Dittmer if you have questions or comments on the report. |
|
Join the EICC Supply Chain Transparency Task Force!
EICC is forming a task force to address growing stakeholder expectations for greater supply chain transparency. The task force mission is to promote broader SER performance transparency in the IT industry. This will be accomplished by developing recommendations EICC members may consider to improve public reporting of supply chain practices. The task force will engage IT supply chain partners and external stakeholders who play a role in setting expectations and requirements.
Several companies have already expressed interest in participating, including HP, Microsoft, Intel, and Oracle. All EICC members are encouraged to join, especially those from sectors of the industry that can help broaden representation in the task force. Contact Ben Bruno to join.
|
|
EICC Governance Transition Information
Notes from EICC Transition Task Force meetings are available to all members upon request. Contact Brad Cameron if you would like to obtain a copy of meeting minutes, or for more information.
|
|
EICC Audit Courses Available
Verité will offer an EICC Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor course in Santa Clara September 24-28. This is the only US based course remaining in 2012. A list of lead auditor courses can be found below. 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:
- Brazil: Nov. 5-9
- Shenzhen: Dec. 10-14 (Mandarin)
|
|
Audit Process and EICC-ON Enhancements
EICC-ON Dashboard and User Licenses
The dashboard in EICC-ON has been updated to display customer and supplier requests requiring validation. Sign into your EICC-ON account to see trading relationships requiring action.
Supplier Invitation Packet
The Tools Management Work Group has created a supplier welcome packet that EICC members can use to invite their supplier to use EICC-ON. The packet contains letters and resources explaining what EICC-ON is and how to register and use the system. Members are encourage to download, edit, and use the packet in the way that is most effective for their supplier operations. Contact Grant Feichtinger with questions.
Tip of the Week
A list of resources has been posted on the EICC website to help you and your suppliers use EICC-ON. Check back frequently; this list will be updated often. |
|
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 Coordinator: Ben Bruno
Membership Compliance: Anne Vogel-Marr
|
|
|
|
|
