M&S Traceability & Self Governance Insights

This interactive one-day course provides a comprehensive overview of self-governance, traceability, and mass balance within M&S food supply chains, combining data-driven insights, real audit findings, and practical exercises.

Delegates will explore the principles of effective self-governance, including risk-based internal auditing, non-conformance management, and root cause analysis, helping to drive a proactive culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The course also covers the critical requirements for traceability and mass balance within M&S standards, including achieving full supply chain visibility, conducting successful trace exercises within required timeframes, and ensuring accurate reconciliation of materials.

Through practical scenarios, group exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will learn:

• What “good” looks like in M&S-aligned systems
• How to identify and address common audit failures
• How to strengthen traceability and mass balance processes
• How to improve internal audit programmes and reporting effectiveness

By the end of the course, delegates will leave with clear, actionable approaches to improve compliance, support audit readiness, and protect brand integrity and customer trust.

Aimed at individuals responsible for tasks such as traceability exercises, mass balance calculations, internal auditing, and system management—as well as junior management roles—the course focuses on building confidence, competence, and consistency in key compliance activities.