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Buying Sustainably: An Introductory Workshop for Procurement and CR Managers

Teamwork - image of many hands slotting missing jigsaw pieces together

Are you looking to integrate sustainability considerations in your supply chain? Are you looking for answers and practical tools on how to get started? This one day workshop will equip you with the tools required to start managing your supply chain responsibly. With economic pressures, responsible supply chain management can provide greater financial stability through the minimising of reputational, operational and legal risks and helping companies understand where to make costs savings, open new markets, and enhance your company’s reputation.

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To register your interest and to receive an update on the upcoming courses email marketplace@bitc.org.uk

Next Date:

Further dates TBC

Price:

BITC Members: £350 + VAT
Non BITC members: £490 + VAT

Who should attend?

The course is designed for Procurement or CR managers on the beginning of their supply chain journey who are looking for a strategic approach to managing their supply chain responsibly.

The course will cover:

The business case

Are you looking to build the case internally? Find out about the latest business arguments to get buy in from your directors and colleagues.

Map your risks and opportunities & prioritise action

Are you trying to prioritize which social, environmental or economic issue to address first? Learn how to carry out supply chain risk and opportunity mapping.

Steps to responsible supply chain management

Are you wondering how to get started? Are you looking for a practical approach to follow? Find out about BITC’s recommended step by step approach drawn from member companies.

What will you learn?

How to build the business case internally
How to prioritize which social, environmental and economic issues to address first
How to carry out a supply chain risk and opportunity mapping
How to carry out a step by step approach to managing supply chains responsibly
How other companies have successfully implemented supply chain programmes

Best practice case studies

Do you want to learn from other companies who have successfully implemented programmes? Come and share knowledge on challenges, successes and develop transferable learnings.

For further information please email Simon Lee, call 0207 566 8760 or visit the Responsible Supply Chain Management pages.

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