Sedex Consultancy

Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is a membership organization that helps companies manage and improve their responsible sourcing practices. Sedex provides a platform and tools for companies to share and access ethical and responsible sourcing data, including information on labor standards, health and safety, the environment, and business ethics.
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is an audit methodology developed by Sedex. SMETA audits are widely recognized as a comprehensive and standardized approach to assessing ethical and social compliance in global supply chains.
SMETA audits cover a range of topics related to labor standards, health and safety, environment, and business ethics. The audits are conducted by qualified auditors who assess the organization's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices

Smart Star Consulting Methodology

SMART STAR specializes in helping organizations navigate the Sedex platform and use it effectively to enhance their responsible sourcing efforts. SMART STAR can assist organizations:

• Sedex Membership and Registration
• Data Management and Reporting
• Supplier Engagement
• SMETA Audits
• Performance Improvement
• Training and Capacity Building
• Compliance and Risk Management

SMART STAR Consultants can provide valuable support and guidance to organizations throughout the SMETA audit process:

• Pre-Audit Preparation
• Documentation Review
• Audit Readiness Training
• Compliance Assessment
• Corrective Action Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Continual Improvement
• Post-Audit Support