Responsible Sourcing, Supply Chain Visibility, Risk Management & Traceability Systems

Course Introduction

Supply Chain Transparency & Traceability training is designed to develop participants’ knowledge and practical skills in establishing transparent, accountable and traceable supply chain operations.

The course focuses on supply chain visibility, supplier mapping, responsible sourcing, raw material traceability, supplier assessment, documentation, risk identification, ethical business practices and compliance monitoring. Participants will learn how to track products and materials throughout the supply chain, verify supplier information and maintain reliable records to support customer requirements, regulatory obligations and sustainability commitments.

Course Objectives

The objectives of this training are to:

• Understand the principles of supply chain transparency and traceability.
• Identify supply chain structures, stakeholders and information flows.
• Develop supplier mapping and supply chain visibility.
• Establish effective product and material traceability systems.
• Understand responsible sourcing and supplier due diligence.
• Identify supply chain risks and potential compliance gaps.
• Improve supplier documentation and recordkeeping practices.
• Strengthen transparency, accountability and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the concepts of supply chain transparency and traceability.
• Map suppliers, subcontractors and other supply chain stakeholders.
• Identify and assess supply chain risks.
• Develop supplier information and traceability records.
• Apply responsible sourcing and due diligence practices.
• Monitor supplier compliance and performance.
• Maintain product, material and transaction traceability.
• Recommend improvements to supply chain transparency systems.

Target Participants

• Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals
• Sourcing and Merchandising Professionals
• Social Compliance and Sustainability Professionals
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Personnel
• Factory Owners and Management Representatives
• Supplier and Vendor Management Teams
• Internal Auditors and Compliance Auditors
• Logistics, Warehouse and Inventory Professionals

Training Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Transparency & Traceability

• Concepts and Principles of Supply Chain Transparency
• Understanding Supply Chain Traceability
• Supply Chain Structures and Stakeholder Mapping
• Supply Chain Visibility and Information Flow
• Benefits and Challenges of Transparent Supply Chains

Module 2: Supply Chain Mapping and Supplier Identification

• Mapping the Supply Chain from Source to Customer
• Identification of Direct and Indirect Suppliers
• Tier 1, Tier 2 and Multi-Tier Supplier Structures
• Subcontractor and Outsourcing Management
• Supplier Database Development and Maintenance

Module 3: Responsible Sourcing and Supplier Due Diligence

• Principles of Responsible Sourcing
• Supplier Selection and Pre-Qualification
• Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
• Identification of Forced Labour and Other Supply Chain Risks
• Supplier Code of Conduct and Compliance Requirements

Module 4: Product, Material and Process Traceability

• Raw Material and Component Traceability
• Batch, Lot and Product Identification Systems
• Material Flow and Production Traceability
• Chain of Custody Principles and Documentation
• Product Tracking from Source to Final Delivery

Module 5: Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Compliance Monitoring

• Identification of Supply Chain Risks
• Social, Environmental and Operational Risk Assessment
• Supplier Risk Classification and Prioritization
• Supplier Audits and Compliance Monitoring
• Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement

Module 6: Documentation, Data Management and Digital Traceability

• Supplier Records and Documentation Requirements
• Purchase Orders, Invoices and Delivery Records
• Traceability Registers and Material Tracking Logs
• Digital Traceability and Data Management Systems
• Data Accuracy, Verification and Information Security

Module 7: Supply Chain Standards, Regulations and Sustainability

• Overview of International Supply Chain Requirements
• OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct
• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• Environmental and Social Sustainability in Supply Chains
• Customer Requirements, Disclosure and Transparency Reporting

Module 8: Traceability System Implementation and Audit

• Developing a Supply Chain Transparency Policy
• Establishing a Supplier Traceability Procedure
• Supply Chain Traceability Audit Techniques
• Gap Assessment and Corrective Action Planning
• Practical Supply Chain Mapping and Implementation Exercise

Training Methodology

• Interactive presentations and facilitated discussions
• Supply chain mapping exercises
• Practical case studies and workplace examples
• Supplier assessment and risk analysis exercises
• Traceability documentation review
• Group activities and problem-solving sessions
• Practical implementation planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Participants may be evaluated through:

• Written knowledge assessment
• Supply chain mapping exercise
• Supplier risk assessment activity
• Traceability documentation exercise
• Case study analysis
• Individual or group implementation plan

Course Summary

• Course Title: Supply Chain Transparency & Traceability
• Course Type: Training Course
• Training Mode: Online or In-Person
• Duration: 08 Sessions / 08 Hours (Online)
• Class Frequency: 2 Days per Week (Online Class)
• Session Duration: 1 Hour per Session (Online)
• Total Modules: 08
• Online Registration Fee: BDT 3,500/-
• In-Person Classroom Registration Fee: BDT 4,500/-
• Classroom Schedule: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Day Long)

Training Provider

Compliance Training (BD) Limited (CTBL)
Website: www.compliancetrainingbd.com
Email: compliancetrainingbd2019@gmail.com
Hotlines: 01739-138399 | 01839-920810

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