Supply Chain Transparency

Course details

Supply chain transparency is an essential component of responsible supply chain management. It tangibly demonstrates to consumers that the suppliers and sub-contractors that the company engages with promote favorable human rights practices. With an increased focus on corporate social responsibility in this context, confronting exploitation in labor and supply chains has become a key issue for every company. This course builds awareness of how human trafficking may reveal itself in supply chains and equips sourcing managers with the skills to support the company's efforts to prevent and respond to trafficking activities. This course is designed for use in all US states as a training component of an organization's supply chain management program, such as is required under California's SB 657. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Seyfarth Shaw at Work. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.

• define the terms slavery, human trafficking, debt bondage, forced labor, and child labor as they relate to a company's supply chain
• recognize the signs of human trafficking in the supply chain
• respond appropriately to suspicions of illegal practices in the supply chain