RBA是由致力于改善其全球供应链中的社会，环境和道德条件的公司组成的非营利联盟。RBA制定了《行为准则》以及一系列计划，培训和评估工具，以支持持续改进。该组织的业务遍及全球，在北美，欧洲和亚洲设有办事处。

所有设计、销售、制造，或为生产电子产品提供商品和服务的机构都被本准则视之为电子行业的一部份，即本准则的目标对象。电子行业的任何一家企业都可以自愿采用本准则，并相应应用到其供应链和外包商中，包括提供合同工的供货商。

新的RBA在线平台和数据科学总监支持会员的研究需求：

2020年2月25日，弗吉尼亚州亚历山大-负责任的商业联盟（RBA）今天宣布，它将在3月即将推出其升级的RBA-Online平台以及近增加的一位数据科学家的支持下，大大增强其数据分析能力在工作人员上。这些资源将为RBA及其倡议组织的成员提供支持，以帮助他们更好地理解和使用关键数据来改善其全球供应链中的劳动力和环境条件。

RBA-Online是一个在线可持续性数据管理系统，旨在帮助RBA成员及其供应商管理和共享可持续性数据。这包括审计，风险评估和自我评估调查表，用于评估公司，设施和供应商级别的风险。3月启动的更新平台具有新的用户界面，增强的性能，改进的审核工作流集成，数据分析，重点调查部署，负责任的矿产倡议计划的审核管理，对负责任的劳工计划和负责任的工厂计划成员的新权限以及许多其他新功能。

Important Reminder for RBA-Online Users

We are excited to provide this reminder that the newest version of RBA-Online is set to launch on March 3, 2020. As part of the launch, RBA-Online will be set to READ-ONLY MODE, effective February 26. Full access to the system will be restored on March 3. Please also note that all users will be required to reset their password when accessing the system for the first time after the launch.

To keep up-to-date with the latest developments of the RBA-Online launch, please visit this page on the RBA website.

This major enhancement cycle includes a new user interface, increased performance, and a number of new features.

Highlights of the Launch:

Improved VAP Workflow IntegrationIncluding all scheduling, auditor selection, and scoping functions

Improved centralized communication for audit stakeholders

DocuSign/e-signature integration

Data Analytics Module

Full RMI Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) workflow management

Membership Compliance ModuleCompliance reporting to be done online starting in July

New RLI and RFI features

Focused survey deployment, VAP Recognition, third-party payer

2020 SAQs: Along with the launch, we will release the 2020 Facility and Corporate SAQs for the first time, as well as the newest VAP 6.1.0 Audit Protocol. Please note that the 2020 SAQ will not be available prior to March 3.