Responsible Supply Chains, CSR and Sustainable International Business
Global business has created complex supply networks that connect companies, suppliers, and consumers across the world. While these networks create opportunities for growth and efficiency, they also expose organizations to increasing social, environmental, and ethical challenges. Companies are expected to understand their supply chains more deeply, identify risks, and respond to growing expectations regarding responsible business practices, human rights, and sustainability. However, it is difficult for professionals to stay up to date on these topics when they have so many other responsibilities. I provide research-based professional courses that help organizations develop a stronger understanding of these challenges and their implications for international business.
Course Areas
Responsible Supply Chains and Human Rights
This course explores the relationship between global sourcing, supplier relationships, and corporate responsibility.
Topics include:
- The role of supply chains in modern business
- Human rights risks in global production networks
- Responsible sourcing practices
- Supplier transparency and accountability
- Lessons from major CSR failures
- The importance of due diligence in international supply chains
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Global Business
This course introduces the principles of CSR and examines why responsible business practices have become strategically important.
Topics include:
- The evolution of CSR
- Corporate responsibility and stakeholder expectations
- Social and environmental challenges in international business
- The relationship between ethics, reputation, and competitiveness
- CSR as part of long-term business strategy
Research-Based and Practical Learning
My courses combine academic knowledge with real-world business challenges. Participants gain analytical tools to better understand sustainability issues, evaluate risks, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex global business environment.
We can adapto courses for:
- Companies and management teams
- Procurement and supply-chain professionals
- International business departments
- Industry associations
- Professional development programmes
Clear knowledge. Critical analysis. Responsible business thinking.
All courses and consulting services are offered in English. Courses can also be delivered in German upon request.
