Customers want ethically produced and fairly traded products. The need for a legal basis for this is explained and illustrated using the example of Rana Plaza. 

For years, there have been international efforts to remedy grievances along the supply chain. The date on which the German laws come into force and what they achieve is explained here. 

Even if many people are not aware of it, slave labor still exists today. Modern types of slavery and the implications for German companies are described. 

The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control, BAFA for short, checks compliance with the law. At this point, the authorities of the BAFA are described. 

Which companies must comply with the Supply Chain Act and which areas of the supply chain are affected? That is explained in this course chapter. 

Many of the processes required by the Supply Chain Act are found in trade compliance and, in the best case, are already in place. These processes are shown here. 

The warning signs for inadequate human rights, social and environmental standards are manifold. What companies should look for when evaluating suppliers is presented in this part of the course. 

The Supply Chain Act requires clearly defined complaint systems and review procedures. This section explains how companies can meet this requirement.