The event allowed us to provide suppliers, some of which have stated they don’t have full HSE policies in place (cited from JOSCAR), with key information, contacts and tool-kits to help them define what they need to put in place. This was achieved through sharing of best practice and creating a self-help network which enables continual and sustainable improvements to drive a more sustainable QinetiQ supply chain.
The event focused around three key themes.
The event aimed to promote safety culture, linking the impact of each of the key themes to employee well-being and mental health, whilst delivering a networking forum for suppliers. This messaging was delivered through subject matter guest speakers, a panel of subject matter experts from across multiple industries and a sharing of concerns, thoughts and knowledge in a workshop environment. Suppliers were also provided with a stand space so that they were able to showcase the services that they provide whilst demonstrating their own safety programmes.
Overall, we aimed for the SME supply chain to walk away with a more informed position on what matters within Health and Safety in the workplace and how technology can help deliver this, in addition to being aware of Modern Slavery and how to protect themselves from it. Events such as this one contribute towards a more informed supply chain, which in turn, helps to protect both QinetiQ and its supply chain.
Host:
Simon Tomlinson - Supply Chain Lead & Group Director of Procurement, QinetiQ
Speakers:
Health & Safety: Soundbite or Foundation
Behavioural Change
Physical, Operational and Industrial Safety
Technology and its use in delivering improved workplace safety
QinetiQ Key Learnings
Modern Slavery and Ethics: Protecting those who contribute to or are impacted by supply chain decisions