SLCP CERTIFICATION - SOCIAL & LABOR CONVERGENCE PROGRAM
What is SLCP?
Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is a converged assessment that focus on collaboration to support stakeholders to improve working conditions, unlock the potential audit-related saving that and redirect those financial saving to improve social and labor condition. SLCP offers a transparent system that is cost-efficient and enables progressive improvement.
SLCP consists of Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) and SLCP Gateway, a web-based centralized repository for hosting and sharing verified assessments. Further, it enables redistribution of verified assessments to Accredited Host (AH), such as Fair Factory Clearinghouse (FFC), Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (Higg FSLM), and Inspector.
Benefits of SLCP Certification
Reduce audit fatigue
Enhance data creditability
Harmonize existing audit methodologies
Enable data access and comparability
Enhance Sustainable Growth
Advanced multi-stakeholder approach on mutual trust
Who can be certified SLCP Certification?
SLCP is a signatory-driven multi-stakeholder initiative.
Brands
Audit Firms
Manufacturing
Consultancies
Retailers
Agents
Document required for SLCP Certification
System Manual
System Procedure
Policy
Objectives
Mission & Vision
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Checklist
Forms
Formats
Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
Organization’s size
Activities performed by the organization
Processes undertaken by the Organization
Products and services offered by the organization
The complexity of processes undertaken
Competence of persons involved
Role of Shamkris and Process of SLCP Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to effective system implementation in the organization. A simple and practical method of system implementation helps organizations increase business efficiency and sustainability. Shamkris supports 100% documentation to obtain an accreditation body of success in addition to enhanced performance.
The implementation process is described below:
Time Frame
Task
Process
Day 1
GAP Analysis Certification Body Selection Cost Estimates
Finding the GAP between existing system related to SLCP requirements
Selecting the appropriate certification Body
Based on the scope of your business & certification Body you choose
Week 1
Developing Documents
Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Management System
SLCP Awareness training for the top management and staff
Implementing a well-documented management system throughout the organization
Week 8
Internal Audit MRM CAPA
Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to SLCP requirements
Management Review Meetings
Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Certification Body Audit N-C Closing
Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
Closing of any nonconformities identified by the certification Body
Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is a converged assessment that focus on collaboration to support stakeholders to improve working conditions, unlock the potential audit-related saving that and redirect those financial saving to improvement social and labor condition.
SLCP Process flow chart (including actors) Step 1: Register on the training platform and enroll in Facility Course and Certificate. Step 2: Create an account on the Gateway. Step 3: Create an account on an Accredited Host platform.
SLCP aims to improve social and labor conditions in global supply chains by reducing the number of social and labor audits in facilities. This eliminates audit fatigue, enables data comparison, and frees up resources for improvement programs.