The Supply Chain Act: Act now for a sustainable SC!

Secure control of the supply chain with the LkSG

This training is held in German.
The introduction of the Supply Chain Act has resulted in new requirements for companies in Germany in the area of corporate responsibility. This makes it clear that sustainability is increasingly becoming a central goal in business. The training training teaches which key factors are relevant for the establishment and implementation of sustainable supply chains. Taking into account the requirements of the Supply Chain Act, practical tips for implementation and long-term approaches for sustainable supplier management are presented

Contents

The Supply Chain Act:

  • Background and current status.
  • The UN Global Compact.
  • Which regulations are likely to come into force when and for whom?
  • A look at other European countries.

Effects of the Supply Chain Act on your supply chain

  • Sustainability: social, environmental and economic aspects.
  • Determine where you stand and identify gaps.
  • Basics for an effective and efficient implementation of the Supply Chain Act in your supply chain.

Define implementation strategies and criteria

  • Systematic evaluation of your supply chain.
  • Communicate successfully with your suppliers .
  • Improve sustainability in your supply chain through targeted measures.
  • KO criteria and escalation processes in the event of anomalies.

Excursus: Implementing sustainability in your own company

  • Use experience from the supply chain and reflect it internally.
  • Purchasing as a driver of sustainability.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

  • The central requirements of the Supply Chain Act are conveyed.
  • It shows how suppliers can be monitored and managed taking sustainability aspects into account.
  • Specific options for implementing the legal requirements are presented.
  • Practical tips are given for the further development of a company-wide sustainability strategy.

Methods

Trainer input, group exercises, best-practice examples, work aids and checklists, discussion and exchange of experience.

Recommended for

purchasers, supply chain managers and logisticians, but also decision makers from other corporate functions such as purchasing managers and supply chain managers.

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Attendees comments

"To be taught a complex subject in four hours in a professional and engaging way - what more could you want?"

Miriam L. Betz
Betz-Chrom GmbH, Gräfelfing

"I particularly liked the practical examples. Very good presentation and helpful documents for practical use."

Halina Einhorn
Centa Antriebe Kirschey GmbH

"Very good communication of the content."

Jörg Menzer
Swiss Post Solutions GmbH

"Super trainer."

Joshua Weißenberger
GOK GmbH & Co. KG
"I particularly liked the interaction and the way the lecture was given."
Leonhard Uch
Spartherm combustion technology

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The Supply Chain Act: What companies need to know in 2025

In February 2021, the German government announced a new draft law to monitor the social standards of companies and their suppliers in Germany. While industry associations warned against excessive restrictions, the planned supply chain law did not go far enough for NGOs and environmentalists. The new Supply Chain Act came into force on January 1, 2023. Here's what you should bear in mind as an entrepreneur. [...]

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The Supply Chain Act: What companies need to know in 2025

In February 2021, the German government announced a new draft law to monitor the social standards of companies and their suppliers in Germany. While industry associations warned against excessive restrictions, the planned supply chain law did not go far enough for NGOs and environmentalists. The new Supply Chain Act came into force on January 1, 2023. Here's what you should bear in mind as an entrepreneur. [...]

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