The first workshop familiarize the participants with the topic by presenting the results of the preliminary analysis.
In every workshop the current status of the ongoing research was discussed, and subsequent actions were determined.
This way, it was aimed for integrating all internal stakeholders.
The overall objective was to develop a feasible framework that allows Volkswagen to integrate sustainability issues
into its supply policy and supply processes.
As this has to be based on existing purchasing structure, the know-how of the practitioners was of great importance.