This document discusses foreign contractor compliance in manufacturing. It provides background on contract manufacturing and reasons companies use foreign contractors like lower costs and expertise. Foreign contractor compliance deals with issues like forced labor, bribery, and regulatory compliance. Non-compliance can damage a company's brand and reputation as shown by Nike's manufacturing scandals in the 1990s involving poor working conditions and low wages. A successful compliance program requires due diligence, management commitment, contract provisions, supplier collaboration, and ongoing monitoring.