Description

2 Day Workshop: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN – BEST PRACTICES AND SOLUTIONS

Transform Your Supply Chain with Sustainable Practices

In today’s business environment, the way supply chain professionals plan, order, source, and manage their processes has a profound impact not only on company performance but also on the environment and society. By embedding sustainable practices within the supply chain, organizations can make a significant difference in the world.

Course Overview:

This two-day course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in supply chain management. Participants will explore key concepts like ESG, circular supply chains, and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as industry standards and frameworks, including the UN Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Understand core sustainability concepts, including ESG, circular supply chains, and carbon footprint management.
2. Learn about international sustainability standards, including the UN Global Compact, SDGs, and GRI Standards.
3. Identify and launch projects that improve sustainability within the supply chain.
4. Apply the ASCM Enterprise Standards for Sustainability to enhance your supply chain practices.

Course Agenda:

Session 1:

• Foundational Sustainability Concepts: Introduction to ESG, circular supply chains, and key sustainability definitions.
• Triple Bottom Line (TBL): Understanding how people, profit, and the planet interconnect within the supply chain.

Session 2:

• UN Global Compact Guidelines: Overview of SDGs and their application to supply chain strategies.
• GRI Standards: Interpreting global sustainability reporting standards.

Session 3:

• ASCM Sustainability Standards: Interpretation and review of ASCM’s enterprise certification standards for sustainability.

Session 4:

• Application of Sustainability Concepts: Implementing ASCM standards into your own supply chain processes.

Session 5:

• Sustainability Assessment and Reporting: Learn how to conduct supply chain sustainability assessments and report using GRI and ASCM standards.

Session 6:

• Developing Supply Chain Initiatives: Identifying initiatives and projects to address sustainability gaps.

Session 7:

• Enterprise Certification for Sustainability Standards: Exploring ASCM’s process excellence, ethical excellence, and ecological excellence models.

Session 8:

• Applying Change and Reporting: Overview of sustainability self-assessment and action plans to improve supply chain sustainability.

Why Choose This Course?

This workshop will equip supply chain professionals with the knowledge and tools to build a more sustainable, resilient supply chain. Learn how to operationalize sustainability across your supply chain, contributing to improved economic performance while making a positive environmental and social impact.

Workshop Details:

• Duration: 2 days (2 x full days (in person); 4 x half days (in person); 8 x 2-hour sessions (virtual))
• Location: Online (via Teams) or In Person
• Dates: TBC
• Course Fee: €2500 per person
• ASCM Membership Required: (€99 additional for membership)

For more details or to register, contact Supply Chain Planning.ie at:

• Email: paul.farrell@supplychainplanning.ie
• Website: webchat function on Supplychainplanning.ie
• Phone: +353 87 7522460

About Supply Chain Planning.ie

• Supply Chain Planning.ie is an authorised channel partner of ASCM, the US based not for profit which oversees the APICS certifications and SCOR model
• We operate in Ireland and are the only consulting partner in the UK and Ireland
• Our experience is grounded in operational experience and consulting since 2006, we are driven to help Supply Chain Professionals to make impact, raising their ambition to help Supply Chain make a positive impact on the world around us.
• The training will be delivered by Paul Farrell (MBA, MBS, Bcomm. CPIM, CTSC, SCOR, CMILT)

 

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