Supply Chain Management and Audits We expect our business partners to adhere to the same goals that Western Digital subscribes to in the manufacturing of our products. Accordingly, Western Digital Corporation works with its business partners to drive the goals set forth in the EICC Code of Conduct through our supply chain. We provide the training and necessary tools to our suppliers to enable them to comply with the EICC Code of Conduct, as well as to make sure they understand the goals of the EICC and why adherence to the Code of Conduct is important.
We perform audits of our suppliers on a regular basis to ensure that the Code is being enforced at the supplier level. We also request that our key suppliers use the EICC-validated Audit Process to ensure the effectiveness of the implementation of the EICC Code of Conduct at their sites. Western Digital Corporation will partner with its suppliers to address any gaps in compliance with the Code.
We have additionally provided capability training to our first-tier suppliers, performed supplier site audits, and tied adherence to the EICC Code of Conduct in our QBR measurement process. Our first-tier suppliers are responsible for the following tiers, with Western Digital Corporation involved as required to help resolve any issues.