Optimising Supply Chain and Procurement Under Local Content Management

Introduction

Local Content and In-Country Value (ICV) policies are reshaping global procurement and supply chain strategies. Governments and industries worldwide are implementing local content frameworks to promote economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable industrial growth.

This training course provides a practical and structured approach to integrating Local Content and ICV principles into supply chain and procurement operations. It will help professionals enhance compliance, optimise supplier development, and generate long-term social value through effective local sourcing strategies.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

• The fundamentals of Local Content and ICV policies in different industries.
• Strategies for optimising procurement under Local Content frameworks.
• Supplier development and capacity-building approaches.
• Integrating social value into procurement decision-making.
• Best practices for compliance, performance measurement, and reporting.

Objectives

Participants attending this training course will:

• Understand the key principles of Local Content and ICV.
• Learn how to integrate Local Content into supply chain and procurement strategies.
• Develop frameworks for supplier localisation and capability-building.
• Enhance compliance with regulatory and contractual Local Content requirements.
• Measure and report on Local Content performance and social value impact.

Training Methodology

Participants will engage in expert-led discussions on local content and ICV policies, along with case studies of successful local content implementation in supply chains. They will take part in practical exercises focused on supplier localisation and contract structuring. Group discussions will address overcoming local content compliance challenges, and simulation workshops will cover local content reporting and performance tracking. These activities aim to deepen understanding and enhance practical skills in local content and ICV strategies.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will benefit through:

• Improved compliance with Local Content regulations and contractual obligations.
• Strengthened supplier development programs for enhanced local sourcing.
• Increased competitiveness through optimised supply chain resilience.
• Enhanced social value contribution through local job creation and skills development.
• Greater stakeholder confidence in responsible procurement and economic sustainability.

Personal Impact

Attendees will gain:

• A deeper understanding of Local Content and ICV strategies.
• Practical skills in implementing Local Content frameworks in procurement.
• Enhanced ability to evaluate and develop local supplier capabilities.
• Confidence in managing regulatory compliance and performance reporting.
• Recognition as a key driver of Local Content success within their organisation.