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Optimising Supply Chain and Procurement Under Local Content Management

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Optimising Supply Chain and Procurement Under Local Content Management

Practical Strategies for Enhancing Procurement Practices

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
06 - 10 Jul 2026 London $ 5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 Vienna $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

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.

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Managers.
  • Local Content and ICV Specialists.
  • Government and Regulatory Affairs Professionals.
  • Contracts and Vendor Management Personnel.
  • Sustainability and Social Value Practitioners.
  • Project Managers responsible for Local Content implementation.
Course Outline
Day 1

Fundamentals of Local Content and ICV

  • Introduction to local content and in-country value (ICV) policies
  • The economic and social impact of local content regulations
  • Key drivers of local content and regional industrial development
  • Comparative analysis of global local content policies
  • Case study: Successful local content strategies in the energy and manufacturing sectors
Day 2

Optimising Procurement for Local Content Compliance

  • Understanding local content requirements in contracts and tenders
  • Supplier development and localisation strategies
  • Structuring contracts to support local content goals
  • Risk management in local content procurement
  • Practical exercise: Developing a local content procurement strategy
Day 3

Supplier Development and Capacity Building

  • Identifying and assessing local supplier capabilities
  • Training and workforce development for local industry growth
  • Funding and support mechanisms for local suppliers
  • Enhancing SME participation in supply chain networks
  • Group exercise: Designing a supplier development plan
Day 4

Social Value and Sustainable Procurement

  • Integrating social value into supply chain decisions
  • Measuring economic, social, and environmental contributions
  • Public and private sector collaboration for local content success
  • Embedding ESG (environmental, social, governance) criteria in procurement
  • Workshop: Social value impact assessment in procurement
Day 5

Performance Measurement, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for local content success
  • Compliance audits and reporting best practices
  • Strategies for continuous improvement in local content implementation
  • Addressing challenges and lessons learned in local content procurement
  • Final group presentation: Developing a local content and ICV action plan
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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