Course description
The increase in global sourcing opportunities has highlighted some serious issues in procurement practices, in particular the occurrence in the supply chain, unwittingly or otherwise, of modern-day slavery. From every perspective – reputational, financial, and ethical – this is not acceptable. This one-day course has been designed for anyone who has a need to understand and/or manage supply chains of any size and wants to make a real difference in our modern world.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
What will I learn?
As part of this course, you will have access to pre and post work activities online to help you prepare and reflect on your training. You’ll learn about the many forms of modern slavery and where they may occur within your supply chains. You’ll also learn how to effectively map your supply chain and how you can create controls across your procurement and supply chain processes to reduce and mitigate the chance of modern slavery.
What are the learning objectives?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the importance of recognising slavery within your supply chain
- Recognise the different types of slavery and the signs that slavery may be present
- Map your supply chain and explore ways of creating transparency
- Recognise the importance of risk assessment and due diligence across your supply chains
- Use tools and techniques to help prevent slavery
Training Course Content
Introductions and Aspirations followed by a discussion on pre-work activities
Session 1
Modern slavery awareness
- What is modern slavery and human rights?
- Forms of modern slavery
- The importance of recognising slavery within your supply chain
Session 2
Identifying potentials for slavery in your supply chain
- What types of supply chains do you have?
- Beyond Tier 1: mapping your supply chains
- Creating visibility
Session 3
Preventing the impact of slavery part 1
- Modern slavery considerations at different stages of the procurement cycle
- Stakeholder identification, analysis, and engagement
- Building rapport and relationships with suppliers
Session 4
Preventing the Impact of Slavery Part 2
- ETI human rights due diligence framework
- Codes of conduct and the CIPS code of conduct
Review of the day
Course delivery details
- Your skills training will comprise of online learning and a tutor-led session.
- Online pre-learning and course materials will be available on the CIPS Learning Mangement System up-to one month ahead of your training session and should be completed before day 1.
- The virtual classroom will open 15 minutes before your session.
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Reviews
Average rating 4.7
I felt that the trainer was able to keep the candidates motivated and focussed throughout the course with his way of training. It was not a mundane slide show but he interacted...
This is quite a difficult subject to talk about for the whole day and Paul was just great. He is knowlegeable, personable and engaging. There wouldn't be a better person to deli...
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'The material was presented in a way that made it accessible and relevant to our supply chain context. The exercises enabled thoughtful team discussions that brought the concept...