An article in the New York Times (December 10,2012) describes the fires that have killed 400 people in two fires, one each in Bangladesh and Pakistan. The Bangladesh supplier was dropped by Walmart for not passing audits, but made the clothes on subcontract to the supplier who got the contract. Some labor groups claim that a 3% higher price could pay for safety, but how can the buyer be assured that will happen.Others claim the need for an independent auditor whose costs will be paid by the buyer, but the costs become reasonable only if many buyers share these inspection costs. How should these deadly fires be prevented by buyers and how should consumers demand accountability? Should retailers only purchase from certified suppliers and if so, how will they track subcontracting to non-certified suppliers ? Should technology be leveraged i.e., sensors and cameras as well as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), to monitor garments as they are manufactured ?