It is recognized that it is essential that all parties to the Code—small, medium, and large—identify and empower an individual who is responsible for ensuring adherence to the Code and responding to any questions or issues raised by any supply chain partners.  This will help facilitate a more expeditious response to any concerns raised by a supply chain partner and reflects an important objective of the Code, that issues be resolved whenever possible, in a timely manner by mutual discussion and consent, as opposed to triggering direct intervention by the GCAO in a dispute resolution process.