APPLICATION 01
Supplier businesses
Organize responsible business information for customer visibility.
INTERNATIONAL / RESPONSIBLE SOURCING DATA
Sedex registration.
Make your information work.
Set up and maintain a useful Sedex supplier profile through site information, self-assessment preparation and buyer connections, while clearly separating platform membership from independent SMETA audit activities or any certification claim.
Scope review · Documentation · Coordination
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING DATA
International
SERVICE AT A GLANCESedex Supplier RegistrationInternational
YOUR MARKETInternational
YOUR FOCUSResponsible sourcing data
OUR APPROACHConnected compliance support
FROM THE DETAILSTo the
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
Built around your organization.
Focused on your next market.
Focused on your next market.
01 / THE BIG PICTURE
Understand the requirements.
See the opportunity.
Sedex supplier membership gives businesses access to a platform for managing and sharing responsible business information. It supports buyer relationships, self-assessment and visibility of audit information. Membership itself is not a certification of ethical or legal compliance.
Complise Global helps suppliers prepare accurate registration and site information and establish ownership for maintaining it. A useful profile reflects current operations and supports a transparent conversation with customers about risks, evidence and improvement.
Explore the requirements02 / WHERE IT APPLIES
Teams and operations.
A shared focus on improvement.
Start with your activities, sites and customer expectations. Here are some of the organizations and operations covered by this service.
APPLICATION 02
Exporters
Build accurate buyer and site relationships in the platform.
APPLICATION 03
Growing supplier groups
Maintain consistent records across relevant operating locations.
These are examples. The scope depends on your activities, sites and the selected standard or programme.
03 / THE PATH FORWARD
From assessment
to a clear outcome.
Connect scope review, implementation and assessment with a plan suited to your organization.
Map the business
Confirm company and site structure.
Prepare the profile
Gather accurate operational information.
Connect the buyers
Review relationships and sharing arrangements.
Keep it current
Maintain records and improvement responsibilities.
One connected workflow, with your organization at the center.
Create your project brief04 / EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Your requirements.
The details, made clear.
Open a topic for guidance on scope, requirements, documentation and practical considerations.
6 topics in this guide
CHAPTER 01Choose the right account arrangementConfirm the company and site structure before selecting the appropriate membership arrangement. Avoid duplicate accounts or…
Confirm the company and site structure before selecting the appropriate membership arrangement. Avoid duplicate accounts or unclear ownership of a facility’s records. Identify an internal account administrator and maintain a reliable process for changes in personnel.
CHAPTER 02Prepare accurate site informationBring together the business identity, location, activities and workforce information needed for the profile. Reconcile site names…
Bring together the business identity, location, activities and workforce information needed for the profile. Reconcile site names with the records used by buyers and auditors. Disclosing the real operating arrangement is more useful than presenting an idealized version of the business.
CHAPTER 03Complete self-assessment thoughtfullyUse the questionnaire as a structured review of actual practices. Involve HR, production, safety and other relevant teams. Keep…
Use the questionnaire as a structured review of actual practices. Involve HR, production, safety and other relevant teams. Keep supporting evidence for responses and record improvement needs where the answer reveals a gap.
- Employment and working-time records
- Policies, responsibilities and operational evidence
CHAPTER 04Connect and share with buyersAgree which customers need access and which site relationship is appropriate. Check sharing settings and the accuracy of the…
Agree which customers need access and which site relationship is appropriate. Check sharing settings and the accuracy of the information being disclosed. Assign responsibility for responding to buyer queries so the platform becomes a maintained business process rather than a one-off upload.
CHAPTER 05Keep SMETA separate from membershipSedex explains that neither membership nor SMETA is certification. An active account is required for a SMETA audit and sharing…
Sedex explains that neither membership nor SMETA is certification. An active account is required for a SMETA audit and sharing its report, but joining does not mean an audit has occurred. An Affiliate Audit Company conducts the applicable audit activity.
CHAPTER 06Maintain information and improvementReview the profile when the workforce, processes or site arrangement changes. Track action owners and update evidence…
Review the profile when the workforce, processes or site arrangement changes. Track action owners and update evidence consistently. We support registration preparation, questionnaire organization and audit coordination where requested, without presenting a membership badge as proof of site compliance.
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Official sources & further reading
Sedex — Supplier membership Sedex — Membership and SMETA explainedRequirements depend on the scope, sites and programme. Confirm the applicable standard, assessment route and current scheme rules before proceeding.
05 / A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your questions.
Our starting points.
Practical answers to common questions about Sedex Supplier Registration.
01Is Sedex registration a certification?
No. Sedex explicitly distinguishes membership from certification. Joining provides platform access and information-sharing capabilities.
02Does membership include a completed SMETA audit?
No. Membership and audit activity are separate. An audit must be arranged through the relevant authorized audit company.
03Can audit reports be shared with buyers?
The platform supports sharing audit information with connected buyers according to the relevant account and access arrangements.
04Who should maintain the account?
Assign a responsible internal administrator with input from the teams that own workforce, safety and operational records.
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LET’S PLAN WHAT’S NEXT
Your business.
A world of potential.
Turn your project details and ambitions into a clear starting point.
Create my project briefService marks and organization names identify the standards and regulatory topics discussed. They do not indicate certification of, affiliation with, or endorsement of Complise Global.