Nike has taken several steps to address and end its reliance on child labor.
One of the key steps that Nike took was to develop a Code of Conduct for its suppliers that included guidelines for the treatment of workers, including prohibiting the use of child labor. Nike also established a system for monitoring and auditing its suppliers' compliance with the Code of Conduct, and it has set up a system for reporting and investigating allegations of violations.
Additionally, Nike has worked to improve working conditions in factories through its "Lean Manufacturing" program, which aims to increase efficiency and productivity while reducing waste and improving worker safety and welfare.
Nike has also partnered with a number of organizations, such as the International Labor Organization, to develop and implement programs aimed at addressing child labor and improving labor standards in its supply chain. For example, Nike joined the Better Cotton Initiative, which works to improve the sustainability of cotton farming and reduce the use of child labor in the cotton supply chain.
Overall, Nike's efforts to end its reliance on child labor have included a combination of policy development, monitoring and auditing, improvements to working conditions, and partnerships with organizations focused on improving labor standards. While there have been some criticisms of Nike's efforts, the company's actions have had a significant impact on the global conversation around labor standards in the apparel industry.