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Supply Chain Management in Practice

Efficient supply chains are crucial for quality, sustainability, and competitiveness. TÜV NORD supports companies in minimizing risks and making processes transparent.

Our services in the area of Supply Chain Management
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Focus on complexity, compliance, and sustainability

Challenges in supply chain management

Global supply chains are complex and present significant challenges to companies. Products must be delivered reliably and to the required standard, while also complying with legal requirements, environmental regulations and social standards. Failure to do so can result in financial losses, failed deliveries, or damage to a company's image.

TÜV NORD helps companies to make their supply chains more resilient and responsible. Our services range from certifications and risk analyses to supplier training. This helps to make processes more efficient, ensure compliance with sustainability requirements and adhere to international standards. Together, we create transparency, security and trust throughout the entire supply chain.

An overview of our services

Below, you will find a selection of our supply chain management services for businesses in the area:

Supply chains & due diligence obligations
Sustainability & responsible raw material sourcing
Social standards
 

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Supply chains & due diligence obligations

Since 2023, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has required companies to adhere to human rights and environmental standards across their entire supply chain. TÜV NORD can help you implement these requirements efficiently and practically while ensuring full legal compliance.

Supply chains & due diligence obligations

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Sustainability & responsible raw material sourcing

Sustainability is about more than just following a trend in the supply chain. TÜV NORD helps companies implement and audit international standards independently.

FSC® certification for businesses

PEFC Chain of Custody certification

Green Button 2.0 certification

TÜV NORD CERA 4in1 ESG certification for mineral raw materials

ISCC PLUS und REDcert² certification

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Social standards

Social responsibility and ethical supply chains are becoming increasingly important. TÜV NORD carries out audits in accordance with international social standards.

SA 8000 certification

amfori BSCI verification

SMETA (Sedex) verification

The benefits of partnering with TÜV NORD

  • Comprehensive expertise in the raw materials industry:
    Our experts have extensive experience in supply chain management, sustainability and certification. We help companies to meet regulatory requirements, ensure transparency throughout their supply chains and successfully implement recognised standards.
  • Independent audits and internationally recognized certifications:
    We help companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, quality and compliance with regulatory requirements in a credible way, strengthening trust among customers and business partners.
  • Flexible and practical solutions:
    Every company faces different challenges. We can tailor our services to companies of various sizes, with different product types and requirements.

Frequently asked questions about our services in Supply Chain Management

TÜV NORD supports companies in supply chain management by providing independent inspections, audits, certifications, and training programs. Our services include certifications for sustainable forestry and wood supply chains, sustainable biomass and biofuel supply chains, and ESG solutions for mineral raw materials. We also offer certifications based on international social standards. We also offer topic-specific training programs.

TÜV NORD has extensive experience in sustainability, supply chain transparency, and compliance. Through independent audits, inspections, and certifications, we help companies meet regulatory requirements, minimize supply chain risks, and foster trust with customers and business partners.

Yes, TÜV NORD offers seminars and training courses on a variety of specialized topics. Topics include compliance, quality management, warehousing, purchasing, logistics, and other areas important to businesses.

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