Sustainable Supply Chains: Monitoring, Traceability, and Impact
International Workshop on Building Transparent, Accountable, and Resilient Supply Networks
About This Course
This workshop focuses on equipping participants with the skills to design, model, and monitor sustainable supply chains using data analytics and digital tools. Learn how to apply AI, IoT, and real-time dashboards to enhance transparency, reduce waste, and align with sustainability and ESG goals.
Aim
To provide participants with comprehensive tools, frameworks, and digital technologies to design, monitor, and optimize sustainable supply chains that support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals while ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
Workshop Objectives
To equip participants with the knowledge and skills to understand, model, and monitor sustainable supply chains through the use of data-driven tools and digital technologies.
Workshop Structure
🟩 Day 1: Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chains
Topics:
- What is a sustainable supply chain?
- Principles of circular economy and lifecycle thinking
- Environmental, social, and economic impacts (triple bottom line)
- Key standards and frameworks (GRI, ISO 20400, GHG Protocol Scope 3)
Demo/Discussion:
- Analyze a simple product supply chain (e.g., coffee or smartphone)
- Map upstream and downstream impacts
🟨 Day 2: Traceability and Digital Monitoring
Topics:
- Importance of traceability: from raw material to end product
- Technologies: RFID, Blockchain, IoT sensors
- Key KPIs: emissions per unit, energy/water use, ethical sourcing
- Data collection and integration (ERP, LCA, IoT)
Hands-On Demo:
- Use a Python + Pandas script to simulate traceability logs
- Simple dashboard or map showing supplier nodes and alerts
🟦 Day 3: Impact Assessment and Reporting
Topics:
- Impact categories: carbon footprint, water footprint, labor welfare
- Scope 3 emissions and supplier audits
- Reporting formats (ESG reports, SDG mapping, CDP)
- Policy implications and green procurement strategies
Demo:
- Build a simple impact scorecard using a provided dataset
- Show supplier-wise ranking and gap areas for improvement
Who Should Enrol?
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Supply chain and procurement professionals
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Sustainability and ESG officers
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Corporate responsibility managers
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Operations and logistics experts
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Students and researchers in SCM or environmental policy
Important Dates
Registration Ends
08/07/2025
IST 4 PM
Workshop Dates
08/07/2025 – 08/09/2025
IST 5 PM
Workshop Outcomes
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Master tools for real-time monitoring and traceability
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Evaluate supplier performance using ESG and impact metrics
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Align supply chain practices with international sustainability standards
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Design ethical and resilient supply chain frameworks
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Gain certification in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Meet Your Mentor(s)
Fee Structure
Student Fee
₹1999 | $50
Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher Fee
₹2999 | $60
Academician / Faculty Fee
₹3999 | $70
Industry Professional Fee
₹5999 | $90
What You’ll Gain
- Live & recorded sessions
- e-Certificate upon completion
- Post-workshop query support
- Hands-on learning experience
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