Manufacturing Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training

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Course Summary

Manufacturing runs on suppliers, permits, customs, and inspections, and that’s exactly where bribery hides. This Ethena course helps your factory and supply-chain teams spot the red flags and follow anti-corruption laws worldwide.

  • Anti-bribery laws across key markets
  • Gifts, travel, and entertainment red flags
  • Books, records, and internal controls
  • Speaking up when something looks wrong

Included Modules:

Introduction to Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Sets up why anti-bribery and corruption matters in manufacturing and what this course covers, from the factory floor to the supply chain.

The Basics: Corruption and Bribery Explained

Defines bribery, corruption, facilitation payments, and kickbacks, and shows how they surface in everyday manufacturing and procurement work.

Geography and Corruption Risk

Explains how corruption risk shifts by country and region, and why your exposure changes as you source, build, and sell across borders.

ABAC China

Covers China’s anti-bribery rules, including commercial bribery laws and the heightened risk when dealing with state-owned enterprises and officials.

Brazil: Clean Company Act

Covers Brazil’s Clean Company Act (Lei Anticorrupção), which holds companies strictly liable for bribing domestic or foreign public officials.

Germany: Anti-Corruption Compliance

Covers Germany’s anti-corruption rules under the Criminal Code, including bribery of officials and the risks tied to business and supplier dealings.

Canada Anti-Bribery Requirements

Covers Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA), including the prohibition on bribing foreign officials and books-and-records duties.

France: Sapin II Law

Covers France’s Sapin II law, which requires companies to run anti-corruption programs with risk mapping, controls, and a reporting channel.

The UK Bribery Act Explained

Covers the UK Bribery Act 2010, including the corporate failure-to-prevent offence and the adequate-procedures defence for manufacturers.

ABAC Training for Workers in India

Covers India’s Prevention of Corruption Act, including bribery of public officials and the risks around permits, inspections, and licensing.

Recognizing High-Risk Behaviors

Shows the warning signs of bribery and corruption, from vague invoices to pressure for cash, so you can flag problems early.

Gifts, Travel, and Entertainment

Explains when gifts, travel, and hospitality cross the line into improper influence and how to handle them with customers and officials.

Practical Anti-Bribery Strategies

Gives practical steps for staying compliant on the job, from vetting suppliers to documenting decisions and escalating anything that feels off.

Books, Records, and Internal Controls

Explains why accurate books, records, and internal controls matter, and how poor recordkeeping can hide bribes and break the law.

Public Officials and Corruption Risk

Explains who counts as a public official, why dealings with them carry extra risk, and how to handle permits and inspections cleanly.

PEPs: What You Need to Know

Explains what politically exposed persons (PEPs) are, why they raise corruption risk, and the extra care needed when doing business with them.

Anti-Corruption Legal Frameworks

Gives an overview of the major anti-corruption laws and frameworks, including the FCPA, and how they reach manufacturers operating globally.

What's at Stake: Bribery and Corruption

Shows the real consequences of bribery and corruption, from fines and prison to lost contracts and serious damage to your company’s reputation.

Speak Up Culture

Shows how to raise concerns safely, how reporting channels work, and why speaking up early protects your coworkers and your company.

Why is this training important for workplaces?

Anti-Bribery and anti-corruption best practices are designed to be applied by an organization, not just memorized. Bribery and corruption are not only against corporate ethics, but they are also illegal and punishable by fines, imprisonment, and could cause reputational damage for both the employee and the employer. Proper training can help boost awareness of various corruption regulations and reduce the risk of expensive fines and reputational damage.

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