Supply Chain Records Governance, Archival Integrity & Documentation Control for Operational Compliance
Venue: Gelian Hotel, Machakos-Kenya
Date: 6th - 11th July 2026
Cost: Kshs. 86,000 / USD 850
CPD points: 10
Overview
Ensure compliance and operational integrity in supply chain through robust records governance, archival integrity, and documentation control. This program teaches supply chain and records management professionals to establish systems for capturing, storing, and retrieving supply chain documents (contracts, invoices, shipping records) in a compliant manner. The curriculum covers retention schedules, electronic document management, audit trails, and disaster recovery. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will learn to mitigate risks associated with poor records management and support audits and investigations. This program is essential for supply chain managers, compliance officers, and records managers.
Objectives
- Identify supply chain documents requiring governance (contracts, purchase orders, bills of lading)
- Develop retention schedules for supply chain records
- Implement electronic document management systems (EDMS) for supply chain
- Ensure document integrity and authenticity with audit trails
- Control access to sensitive supply chain information
- Prepare for audits by maintaining complete and organized records
- Manage archival of historical supply chain documents
- Plan for disaster recovery of critical supply chain records
- Train staff on documentation procedures and compliance
Target Audience
- Supply chain and logistics managers
- Procurement and contracts managers
- Records and information managers
- Compliance and risk officers
- Internal auditors reviewing supply chain
- IT professionals supporting document systems
- Anyone responsible for supply chain documentation
Methodology
- Records governance framework workshops
- Retention schedule development exercises
- EDMS demonstration and hands‑on
- Audit trail and access control simulations
- Case study analyses of documentation failures
- Disaster recovery planning sessions
- Peer sharing of best practices
