[Forced Labor Series] Scalable Forced Labor Compliance: Eliminate Forced Labor Risk from Day One with Todd Smith

This episode discusses strategies importers can use to prevent forced labor and comply with regulations like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Todd Smith of KYG Trade shares how technology can help map supply chains, vet suppliers, and quickly provide documentation to rebut forced labor claims.

Key Topics:
- Understanding "rebuttable presumption" and the 30 day deadline to prove no forced labor
- Why manual audits can't keep up - the need for supply chain mapping and data integration
- Red flags like suppliers in Xinjiang and how components may originate from high-risk areas
- Using testing, imagery, and other tools to verify raw material sources and eliminate risk
- Best practices like vetting new suppliers before issuing POs and verifying claims after
- How KYG Trade's platform streamlines data collection and shares attestations with authorities

Takeaways:
Importers must proactively map supply chains, vet suppliers, and integrate data to quickly respond to forced labor allegations. New suppliers and products require extra diligence. Technology makes compliance scalable for all size companies. Planning ahead eliminates risk of seized shipments and business disruptions.

Enjoy the show!!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 
Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

• Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 

• Todd Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddrsmith/ 

• KYG Trade - www.kygtrade.com 

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