reckless sourcing
[ˈrekləs ˈsɔrsɪŋ]
noun
abastecimento imprudente
1. The practice of obtaining goods, materials, or services without adequate due diligence, risk assessment, or ethical consideration
The company's reckless sourcing of raw materials from unregulated suppliers led to quality control issues.
O abastecimento imprudente de matérias-primas de fornecedores não regulamentados pela empresa causou problemas de controle de qualidade.
2. Supply chain procurement that disregards environmental, social, or labor standards
Reckless sourcing practices can damage a brand's reputation when exposed by investigative journalists.
Práticas de abastecimento imprudente podem danificar a reputação de uma marca quando expostas por jornalistas investigadores.
3. Hastily selecting suppliers without verification of credentials, certifications, or compliance
Their reckless sourcing approach resulted in counterfeit products entering the market.
Sua abordagem de abastecimento imprudente resultou em produtos falsificados entrando no mercado.
This term has gained prominence in contemporary business discourse, particularly in discussions of corporate responsibility, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainable business practices. In Brazil, companies are increasingly scrutinized for reckless sourcing due to environmental regulations in the Amazon and labor standards. In the USA, major retailers face public criticism and boycotts when engaging in reckless sourcing practices, making ethical procurement a competitive differentiator and brand protection issue.
NYC Slang
sketchy sourcing
Related Idioms & Phrases
cutting corners in procurement
flying blind on suppliers
playing with fire in the supply chain
penny wise, pound foolish sourcing
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