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As the world's largest information technology (IT) company, HP has the industry's largest supply chain. The suppliers from whom we purchase the materials, components, manufacturing and distribution services for our products collectively represent more than 1,000 locations around the world (see map).
HP’s suppliers are grouped into two main categories:
- Suppliers of product materials, components, and manufacturing and distribution services, such as contract manufacturers, original design and original equipment manufacturers, product design support, transportation and product repair services
- Goods and services suppliers for HP’s operations and employees worldwide
Our supply chain social and environmental responsibility (SER) program focuses primarily on the first category, because HP believes that it is where the most significant labor and environmental issues reside. We are beginning to engage goods and services suppliers in the SER program as appropriate based on our risk criteria and strategy.
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