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Survey: Global Research Study on Screening and Evaluating New Suppliers

Researchers at Henley Business School (UK) are conducting a global research study on how organizations screen and evaluate new suppliers in food and agri-food supply chains. If you have been involved in screening new suppliers in the past 5 years, we invite you to take part and share your experience.
Why This Study Matters
Effective supplier screening is critical to managing risks such as food fraud, regulatory non-compliance, and unethical sourcing. Your insights will contribute to a broader understanding of current practices and help shape future standards.
Who Should Participate
Professionals in procurement, quality assurance, compliance, supply chain, R&D, or related technical roles—at any level—who have been involved in evaluating new suppliers in the past five years.
Survey Details
- Duration: 6–8 minutes
- Anonymous and compliant with UK GDPR
- Optional iPad draw
- Option to receive a summary of findings (email John Keogh: john@shantalla.org)
Take the survey now: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/reading/food-industry
Your participation will help identify what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next in global supplier screening—ensuring that diverse industry voices are represented.
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