Global sourcing has evolved significantly from the labor arbitrage of decades ago, into a critical business role delivering quality products and services today and sustainable value for tomorrow. In the areas of cloud, robotics and shared economy, global sourcing must embrace sometimes seemingly counter-intuitive functions. From vendor selection and management for best business outcomes, to risk assessment and mitigation of potential negative outcomes…from securing compliance throughout the entire supply chain to delivering quality products and services with innovation…businesses are trying to keep things balanced. In this presentation, a risk assessment and mitigation methodology will be applied to identify social and environmental risks that affect the long term, sustainable business.