Ethics in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Ethics in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Ethics in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Course Overview
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EPSC
Ethics in Procurement & SCM
Develop the ethical judgement and governance skills needed to make responsible procurement decisions that promote transparency, compliance, and sustainable supply chain performance.
What You Will Learn
participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of ethical procurement.
- Apply professional codes of conduct and ethical standards.
- Recognize the impact of ESG considerations on procurement decisions.
- Identify human rights and modern slavery risks within supply chains.
- Apply supplier due diligence practices.
- Understand corruption, bribery, and fraud risks.
- Manage gifts, hospitality, and conflicts of interest appropriately.
- Strengthen supplier governance and ethical oversight.
- Support transparency, accountability, and compliance across procurement activities.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is designed for procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract management, compliance, and supply chain professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of ethical procurement practices, governance expectations, risk management, and responsible supply chain operations.
Skills You Will Build
- Ethical procurement decision-making.
- Supplier governance and oversight.
- Risk identification and mitigation.
- ESG and sustainability awareness.
- Human rights due diligence.
- Anti-corruption and compliance practices.
- Ethical supplier relationship management.
- Procurement governance and accountability.
- Responsible supply chain management.
- Applying ethical principles in procurement and supply chain activities.
- Conducting supplier due diligence and risk assessments.
- Identifying and managing corruption and fraud risks.
- Evaluating ESG and sustainability considerations.
- Managing conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas.
- Strengthening supplier governance frameworks.
- Supporting compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Promoting transparency and accountability in procurement decisions.
Course Outline – Ethics in Procurement & SCM
Module 1: Course Orientation and Code of Ethics Foundation
- Ethics orientation.
- Professional conduct expectations.
- Core code principles.
Module 2: Ethical Procurement: What It Is and Why It Matters
- Ethical procurement meaning.
- Transparency and fairness.
- Business impact of ethics.
Module 3: Environmental Procurement: Strategies and Impacts
- Environmental sourcing factors.
- Sustainability impacts.
- Procurement strategy links.
Module 4: Human Rights and Modern Slavery in Supply Chains
- Human rights risks.
- Modern slavery indicators.
- Supplier due diligence.
Module 5: Corruption in Procurement: Due Diligence, Culture, and Legislation
- Corruption risk areas.
- Due diligence practices.
- Legislative awareness.
Module 6: Bribery, Fraud, and Procurement Risk
- Fraud triangle concepts.
- Bribery risk controls.
- Mitigation actions.
Module 7: Gifts, Hospitality, and Conflicts of Interest
- Gift and hospitality policies.
- Conflict identification.
- Practical controls.
Module 8: Supplier Governance for Ethical Procurement
- Supplier governance standards.
- Monitoring expectations.
- Corrective action discipline.
Module 9: Final Assessment
- Knowledge check.
- Ethics review.
- Application readiness.
Learn at your convenience
*Note: These are self-paced courses, allowing learners to study independently at their own pace.
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