Supply Chain Tracing: Improving Visibility, Compliance & Risk Management

Description

This session introduces the fundamentals of supply chain tracing and why it has become essential for logistics, compliance, and import/export teams. Participants will explore how to map product flows, identify high-risk suppliers and materials, and document traceability to meet regulatory requirements such as forced-labor laws, CTPAT, ESG reporting, and customer audits. Using real-world examples, the class highlights practical tools for gathering data from suppliers, validating chain-of-custody, and responding to inquiries quickly and confidently. Attendees will leave with clear strategies to increase visibility, reduce operational and regulatory risk, and build a more resilient supply chain.

Instructor:

James Ferry, Canadian Solar
James has a wide variety of business experience, both in international trade and otherwise. He worked for a Licensed Customs Broker for many years before moving to MolsonCoors. At MolsonCoors and Arrow Electronics, James was the Trade Compliance Manager, overseeing the import and export compliance functions of the large global business and global projects teams. James is now a Trade Compliance Manager with Canadian Solar.