The Tomatoes of Strategic Sourcing and Ethics

A few weeks ago I gave a lecture on Strategic Sourcing and concluded it by explaining the potential for highly unethical acts within Sourcing.

Hence it does not come as a big surprise to read about bribery in the food business. Rotten all the way around. One more reason to know and thank the hands that feed us.

SK Foods at Center of Bribe Scheme to Sell Tainted Tomatoes - NYTimes.com: "Over the last 14 months, Mr. Watson and three other purchasing managers, at Frito-Lay, Safeway and B&G Foods, have pleaded guilty to taking bribes. Five people connected to one of the nation’s largest tomato processors, SK Foods, have also admitted taking part in the scheme."