📝 General Introduction 

In today’s globalized and rapidly evolving business environment, organizations are increasingly dependent on suppliers to deliver value, innovation, and resilience. However, without proper qualification and development, suppliers can become a source of risk, inefficiency, and unsustainability.

Building a sustainable supply chain starts with empowering suppliers through structured qualification programs, performance monitoring, and strategic collaboration. This workshop is designed to equip professionals with the tools and frameworks needed to qualify suppliers effectively and develop supply chains that are ethical, resilient, and environmentally responsible.

Over five intensive days, participants will explore supplier evaluation models, sustainability standards, risk mitigation strategies, and digital tools for supply chain optimization. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, attendees will gain actionable insights to enhance supplier performance and align procurement practices with long-term sustainability goals.

This workshop is ideal for organizations seeking to future-proof their supply chains and build strong, responsible supplier networks.

🎯 Target Audience

• Procurement and supply chain managers
• Supplier relationship officers
• Sustainability and compliance professionals
• Quality assurance and logistics teams
• Entrepreneurs and vendor development specialists

🎯 Expected Objectives

• Understand the strategic importance of supplier qualification
• Apply advanced models to evaluate and develop suppliers
• Integrate sustainability principles into supply chain operations
• Mitigate risks and improve supplier performance
• Build long-term, ethical, and resilient supplier partnerships

📚 Scientific Topics:

Axis 1: Foundations of Supplier Qualification

Session 1: Supplier Qualification Concepts

• Definition and strategic role
• Benefits of structured qualification
• Key challenges in supplier onboarding

Session 2: Qualification Criteria and Standards

• Technical, financial, and ethical benchmarks
• Compliance and documentation requirements
• Supplier segmentation and prioritization

Axis 2: Supplier Evaluation and Development

Session 1: Performance Evaluation Models

• KPIs and scorecards
• Balanced scorecard and SCOR model
• Continuous improvement metrics

Session 2: Supplier Development Strategies

• Training and capacity building
• Joint planning and innovation
• Feedback and performance reviews

Axis 3: Sustainability in Supply Chains

Session 1: Principles of Sustainable Procurement

• Environmental and social criteria
• ISO 20400 and global standards
• Life cycle thinking in sourcing

Session 2: Building Sustainable Supplier Networks

• Supplier sustainability audits
• Green logistics and packaging
• Ethical sourcing and fair trade

Axis 4: Risk Management and Resilience

Session 1: Identifying Supply Chain Risks

• Operational, geopolitical, and financial risks
• Supplier dependency and disruption analysis
• Risk mapping tools

Session 2: Strategies for Resilient Supply Chains

• Diversification and dual sourcing
• Crisis response planning
• Digital risk monitoring systems

Axis 5: Digital Transformation and Innovation

Session 1: Digital Tools for Supplier Management

• E-procurement platforms
• Supplier portals and dashboards
• Data analytics for decision-making

Session 2: Innovation in Supply Chain Collaboration

• Blockchain for transparency
• AI for predictive sourcing
• Collaborative platforms for supplier engagement