Definition

Examples

• "Of course it's possible that our current subcontractors are already OILS charter members, but I'll have to wait for Kevin's response to confirm this."
• "I would like to get some more facts and figures about our subcontractors, and the conditions of the workers in our manufacturing plants abroad."
• "All signs indicate that outsourcing is providing an enormous economic service for western corporations, permitting them to save time and money by subcontracting their production to offshore companies."
• "While I agree with you that it would be nice to work with manufacturers who have the OILS stamp of approval, it is simply not cost-effective to switch subcontractors at this point."
• "Susie : International subcontracting, on the other hand, is when a company sends out to another country for its products or services."
• "Philip : Well, according to the article I read, this is nothing other than standard subcontracting."
• "Connors works with our subcontractors overseas, particularly in Asia."
• "But our current subcontracting policy offers countless financial advantages to corporations as large as ours."
• "The group has a charter, and labels subcontracting companies which meet all international human rights and labor standards."
• "We will be able to turn this possible PR catastrophe into a huge marketing advantage over our competitors, most of whom do not work with OILS approved subcontractors."
• "I propose that we partner with a subcontractor who is certified and acknowledged by the Organization for International Labor Standards (OILS)."
• "Currently, none of our subcontractors are approved by OILS."
• "People are becoming more aware of these questionable subcontracting practices."
• "OILS, the Organization for International Labor Standards, is a (fictional) group which identifies and certifies subcontractors using legal and ethical labor practices."
• "In earlier conversations, Susie, Bruno and Philip discussed the possibility of using a subcontracting partner certified by OILS."
• "Philip : Subcontracting, on the other hand, is standard business practice."
• "Once we have hired a subcontractor who is OILS certified, we can incorporate this detail into all subsequent ad campaigns."
• "OILS is a globally recognized organization, and we can be sure that any subcontractor who is approved by OILS is completely legitimate: their employees are of legal working age, they are treated fairly and are all paid the minimum wage or above."
• "There are many international Human Rights organizations which identify private enterprises that subcontract their labor."
• "Works with all DC subcontractors overseas, particularly in Asia."