Status Quo Analysis - Textile Sector

5.2. Training Formats

The complexity of chemical traceability demands a variety of training formats that build upon each other to create a comprehensive learning journey. At the foundation level, interactive workshops serve as the primary vehicle for engagement. These workshops could employ the World Café methodology, which has proven particularly effective. This format enables participants to rotate through different stations, each focusing on a specific aspect of traceability such as regulatory requirements, technical implementation, supply chain coordination or public access to information.

Case study-based learning provides practical context and real-world application, building upon this foundation. These case studies should be drawn from successful implementations within the textile industry, focusing on different scales of operation from large manufacturers to small-medium enterprises. Each case study should include not only successes but also challenges encountered and solutions developed, offering valuable learning opportunities from actual implementation experiences.

Simulation games and case studies represent the next level of engagement, offering participants the opportunity to experience traceability implementation in a risk-free environment. These simulations should model real-world scenarios such as supply chain disruptions, new regulatory requirements, or stakeholder negotiations. Through role-playing exercises, participants can develop practical skills in managing chemical traceability systems while understanding the perspectives of different stakeholders.

Within these various training formats, the specific design of workshops requires particular attention to create effective learning environments.