Sustainable Supply Chain: Responsible Purchasing

Overview: 
The Sustainable & Ethical Supply Chain module explores responsible sourcing, compliance with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards, and ethical procurement practices.
The course emphasizes the importance of sustainability policies, such as Local Content regulations, in reducing Environmental and Social Impacts. It also describes in detail how to elaborate a Responsible Purchasing Strategy in an entity.
A dedicated module on reducing environmental footprint in Transportation and Logistics provides data on pollution from air, maritime, and road transport. It examines regulatory frameworks and industry initiatives like the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sustainability goals. Solutions such as emission reduction strategies and green warehouse designs are also covered.

Audience: 
This course is primarily designed for Supply Chain Actors who have responsibilities in reaching the Objectives in terms of Cost Reduction, Security of Supply, Sustainable Policy and reduction of the Environmental Footprint.

Deliverables: 
This training program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize Supply Chain Operations and conbtribute to their Company's objectives in terms of Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Impacts. The key objectives include:
-    Understand Supply Chain Fundamentals.
-    Promote Sustainability and Ethical Practices in Supply Chains.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to implement sustainability initiatives and to create a more efficient, responsible, and resilient Supply Chain.

Certificate:
The training will be completed by an online test. Upon completion of the training, including the test and exercises, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance issued by Adinergy.

1. Responsible Purchasing Definition & Principles: 
   - Responsible Purchasing Definition & Principles.
   - The standards in CSR.
   - Local Content Policy & Sustainable Purchasing. 
   - Compliance and Ethics.
2. Implementing a Responsible Purchasing Strategy: The Thenadey Method:
   Step 1: Evaluate the Maturity Level: 
   - Evaluation of the Company's Maturity Level: The existence of a Responsible Purchasing Policy - The designation of a person responsible for implementing the Process - The existence of a Responsible Purchasing Governance - The existence of KPIs and a Monitoring system - The existence of a Responsible Purchasing Culture - The existence of a Risk Identification Procedure - The existence of a supplier evaluation procedure.
   - Integrating Responsible Purchasing Practices in the Purchasing Process: Identification of the Needs - Suppliers Identification & Sourcing - Scope of Work drafting - The Call For Tender - Contracting - The Contract Execution. 
   Step 2: Identify the Responsible Purchasing Priorities:
   The 3 dimensions of Responsible Purchasing - Identify and Minimize the impacts on the Supply Chain - Risks & Opportunities - Determine Priority issues.
   Step 3: Define the RP ambition and the strategic objectives:
   The Company's Sustainable Development Policy - Strengths & Weaknesses - The external Stakeholders Expectations - The Benchmarks - 
   Step 4: Establish an Action Plan:
   Actions & Deadlines Definition, Resources Allocation - Performance Indicators & Follow-Up.
   Step 5: Communicate the Strategy:
   Communicate to the Internal Stakeholders.

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