Day 1:
Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Overview of sustainable supply chain principles and frameworks.
Introduction to the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) model.
Key trends shaping sustainable supply chains globally.
Case study analysis: Successful SSCM implementations.
Day 2:
Environmental Impact Assessment and Tools
Understanding life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies.
Measuring carbon footprints in supply chains.
Strategies for reducing energy consumption and emissions.
Workshop: Conducting an LCA for a sample product.
Day 3:
Supplier Engagement and Collaboration
Building partnerships for sustainable sourcing.
Developing supplier scorecards and audit protocols.
Overcoming barriers to supplier engagement.
Group activity: Drafting a supplier engagement plan.
Day 4:
Circular Economy and Waste Reduction
Principles of the circular economy in supply chains.
Designing products and processes for recyclability.
Reducing waste through reverse logistics.
Case study: Circular economy success stories.
Day 5:
Risk Management and Future Trends
Identifying and mitigating climate-related risks.
Regulatory compliance and reporting frameworks.
Emerging technologies in sustainable supply chains (e.g., blockchain, AI).
Final project presentation: Developing a sustainable supply chain strategy.
