Master Class Sustainable Supply Chains

"How can we enhance the efficiency of supply chains?" We will highlight global trends and show you how making supply chains more efficient also makes them more sustainable. You will learn how to optimize logistics, transport, and planning for a more sustainable and efficient supply chain.

→ Global trends

→ Efficient and sustainable supply chains

→ Introducing the Unilever case challenge

We will have a closer look at the principles of working in ecosystems and stakeholder governance. This will allow you to start creating and designing sustainable networks and connections for specific challenges and problems. Taking an ecosystem perspective requires an innovative mindset, supported by tools and methods.

→ The principles of working in ecosystems and networks

→ Stakeholder governance & partnerships

→ Coaching sessions on designing sustainable supply chains for the company case

We will look into how you can optimize your company’s footprint, reduce social risk exposure, and enhance your company’s reputation. You will learn which tools you can use to assess the impact on biodiversity, natural resources, and global warming.

→ Nature-positive supply chains and how to assess them

→ Socially responsible supply chains and how to assess them

→ Improve the social and environmental footprint of the case

On the last day, we will dive into essential topics of supply chain assessment and collaboration. You will explore a powerful tool co-developed by the University of Antwerp and industry experts, offering insights into supply chain efficiency and sustainability. Next to that, you will gain valuable strategies from the Sustainable Trade Initiative on convening stakeholders, fostering co-creation, and securing co-financing for tackling value chain challenges.

→ Tools to assess supply chains

→ The role of independent verifiers

→ Reflecting on lessons learned

At the end of this Master Class you will be able to:

• understand the major trends that are shaping supply chains globally and how they impact society and the environment;
• recognize and work within a bigger ecosystem;
• manage your stakeholders;
• identify, discuss, and apply relevant concepts, methods and tools to achieve responsible and circular supply chains;
• reflect on management systems to support responsible and circular supply chains, including how to measure and report performance.