Executive Certificate in Supply Chain & Distribution Law

Supply chains involve interconnected contractual relationships among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, logistics providers, retailers, and customers. Legal risks can arise at every stage of the supply chain, including procurement, transportation, storage, distribution, pricing, product liability, and delivery. Distribution agreements must establish territories, exclusivity, minimum commitments, pricing arrangements, intellectual property rights, and termination conditions. Effective legal structuring also requires businesses to anticipate disruptions, regulatory requirements, force majeure events, and supplier or distributor failures. This subject provides a comprehensive understanding of the contractual and legal principles governing supply-chain and distribution relationships. 

Agreements:
Supply Agreement
Distribution Agreement
Dealership Agreement

• Procurement, supply, distribution, dealership, and logistics arrangements.
•  Territory, exclusivity, pricing, minimum purchase, and performance obligations. 
•  Delivery, transportation, inventory, risk transfer, and product liability. 
•  Supply-chain disruptions, force majeure, regulatory compliance, and contingency planning. 
•  Termination, transition, dispute resolution, and protection of commercial relationships.