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MSA FORWARD 2025
May 5-9, 2025
Educational Session Recording

The Impact of Alternative and Ethical Business Models

Presenter: Manish Gupta

Session Description: 
This timely and important panel discussion sheds light on the often-invisible working conditions within traditional for-profit companies, contrasting them with the transformative effects of fair trade and ethical supply chains on communities and individuals. This timely conversation explores why museum store buyers, as influential consumers, have a critical role to play in promoting ethical sourcing practices that prioritize people and planet. 

Knowledge Standards Addressed: 
Visitor Relations
Financial Management
Operations
Social Media Marketing
Strategic Management