Supply Chain Due Diligence
Traceable, Compliant, and Audit-Ready
Supply Chains
Traceable, Compliant, and Audit-Ready Supply Chains
Today’s global markets demand not just efficiency but transparency, traceability, and integrity. Regulators, investors, and buyers expect companies to prove that their materials are ethically sourced, legally compliant, and free from conflict or human rights abuse.
At AKW Consultants, we design and operationalise OECD-aligned due diligence frameworks that protect your reputation, meet UAE and global regulations, and give your supply chain the resilience to withstand regulator and stakeholder scrutiny.
From risk mapping and policy design to on-the-ground audits,
we bring structure, accountability, and credibility to your supply chain.
From risk mapping and policy design to on-the-ground audits, we bring structure, accountability, and credibility to your supply chain.
Five Common Supply Chain Risks We Solve
01
Informal or Undisclosed Mining Sites
CAHRAs and artisanal mines often bypass legal oversight, creating risks of conflict financing and forced labour.
02
Complex Transit Pathways
Cross-border mineral flows without verified documentation can result in contaminated sourcing and compliance failures.
03
Broken Chain of Custody
Gaps in shipment logs, weight checks, or supplier records break traceability and undermine certification readiness.
04
Escalation Failures
Without clear red-flag protocols, companies overlook or ignore suspicious supplier behaviour leading to penalties.
05
Weak Site-Level Due Diligence
Lack of field-based verification leaves compliance frameworks exposed during regulatory inspections or third-party audits.
HOW WE HELP
Our Supply Chain Due Diligence Solutions
Compliance Frameworks & Governance
- Develop sourcing policies aligned with OECD, UAE Due Diligence Regulations, and EBC Rules
- Create supplier onboarding procedures and Codes of Conduct
- Appoint and train compliance officers with clear oversight structures
- Establish internal toolkits and escalation protocols
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Map supply chains across CAHRAs, intermediaries, and transit hubs
- Conduct enhanced due diligence site visits for high-risk sourcing regions
- Support cross-border compliance and chain-of-custody documentation
- Recommend corrective actions or advise disengagement where necessary
Audit Readiness & Certification Support
- Prepare for LBMA, RJC, and UAE Good Delivery audits
- Conduct internal gap assessments and mock inspections
- Compile assurance reports and optimise documentation for auditor review
Capacity Building & Training
- Deliver training for procurement, compliance, and executive teams
- Run workshops on OECD’s 5-step framework, red flag detection, and documentation integrity
- Prepare staff for regulator or certification body interviews
Why Businesses Choose AKW
One of three firms appointed as UAE
Good Delivery Auditor by the
Emirates Bullion Market Committee
Conducted due diligence missions in
Peru, Rwanda, Venezuela, Ethiopia,
and Tanzania
Strategic advisor to the Africa
Minerals Strategy Group
(AMSG)
Developers of Digital Fingerprint;
a proprietary AI tool for gold bar
traceability
Integrated sourcing, AML, ESG, and
compliance frameworks for refiners, DPMS,
and critical mineral firms
Recognised globally for supply chain
governance in gold and clean
energy minerals
Future-Proof Your Supply Chain with Confidence
Whether you’re preparing for certification, managing multi-country supply flows, or under pressure from regulators and investors, AKW ensures your supply chain is transparent, defensible, and resilient.