<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/insights/posts/why_do_supplier_codes_of_conduct_fail_to_improve_supply_chains.php" dsn="blogs"><featured/><title>Why Do Supplier Codes of Conduct Fail to Improve Supply Chains?</title><description>Supplier codes of conduct are widely used but often ineffective because they enforce compliance instead of enabling collaboration across the supply chain.</description><pubDate>05/26/2026</pubDate><image><img src="https://walton.uark.edu/insights/posts/images/supplier_codes_of_conduct_913x485_72dpi.jpg" alt="Digital illustration of a networked supply chain with buildings interconnected by glowing lines, symbolizing logistics and connectivity in a modern, futuristic style."/></image><author>Remko van Hoek</author><tags><tag>research</tag><tag>supply chain leadership</tag><tag>supplychain</tag><tag>topfeatured</tag></tags></item>