Comliance Management System

Supply Chain Management by BMS announces its new training product.
ISO 37301:2021 Compliance Management System

(Compliance Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use)

Trainer: Professional Expert Asif Ibrahimov
Asif Ibrahimov is a Management Systems Specialist and an experienced consultant/trainer in implementing ISO-based management systems across diverse industries.

He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Baku Slavic University (2003–2010) and later completed an MBA in Strategic Management at the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics.
Between 2022 and 2025, he further expanded his expertise through studies in State and Municipal Administration at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Since 2018, he has been serving as Director at Bureau De Qualite LLC, providing professional consulting services in international management standards.
His competence covers a wide range of standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, ISO 37001 (anti-bribery), ISO 10002, ISO 26000, ISO 31000, ISO 21500 and others.
Previously, at A-Agro LLC (a key supplier for major brands such as McDonald’s, KFC, and Papa John’s), he led quality control activities, audits, procedure deployment, risk management, HACCP planning, and compliance with customer and supplier requirements.
At Global Construction, he held roles in EHS and internal development, overseeing the implementation of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 systems, internal audits, and risk-based management practices.
He is recognized professionally as an auditor/expert through BSI (ISO 9001:2015, CE marking) and LRQA (ISO 9001/14001/45001/37001).
As a consultant, he has contributed to integrated management system projects and certification readiness for organizations such as DOST, Baku Bus, the Baku Transport Agency, and others.
Overall, he has participated in more than 200 projects across Azerbaijan, Turkey, Dubai, and Georgia, delivering management system implementation and training support.
Training Objective:

To raise participants’ awareness of ISO 37301:2021 Compliance Management System.
By the end of the training, participants will understand the fundamentals, applied approaches, and requirements of ISO 37301:2021. They will also learn how the system operates, how it is implemented, and the methodology for continual improvement.

At the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Explain ISO 37301 requirements clause by clause
Develop a roadmap for establishing a Compliance Management System (CMS) within an organization
Be prepared for certification audits
Systematically manage compliance risks

MODULE 1. Concept of Compliance and the Essence & Importance of ISO 37301

About ISO
What is compliance and why is it important?
Compliance vs. legal compliance
The rationale behind ISO 37301:2021
Key differences from ISO 19600
Integration of ISO 37301 with other ISO standards (9001, 37001, 31000)
Practical discussion: Challenges in Azerbaijan and global best practices

MODULE 2. Structure of the Standard and Core Principles

Annex SL (High-Level Structure)
Risk-based approach
Principles of ethics, integrity, and transparency
The concept of “Tone from the Top”

MODULE 3. Determining the Context (Clause 4)

Analysis of internal and external factors
Strengths and weaknesses analysis
Interested parties and their expectations
Identification of compliance obligations
Determining the scope of compliance
Workshop: Mapping compliance obligations
Practical Exercise 1: Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, internal and external factors
Practical Exercise 2: Defining, classifying, and aligning processes
Practical Exercise 3: Identification of key interested parties

MODULE 4. Leadership and Responsibility (Clause 5)

Role of the Board of Directors
Allocation of horizontal and vertical responsibilities
Development of the compliance policy
Compliance Officer and Compliance Committee
Independence and authority considerations
Sample Document: Compliance Policy
Practical Exercise: Allocation of responsibilities

MODULE 5. Planning and Compliance Risks (Clause 6)

Identification and classification of compliance risks
Risk assessment methodologies
Conflict of interest
Compliance objectives and KPIs
Change management
Practical Exercise 1: Risk assessment
Practical Exercise 2: Change management

MODULE 6. Support and Operations (Clauses 7–8)

Provision of resources
Awareness and training
Internal and external communication
Documentation and procedures
Compliance control mechanisms
Procurement management, supplier selection and evaluation
Sample Documents:
Compliance procedure, HR management procedure, Training procedure, Procurement procedure, Resource provision, Infrastructure and work environment procedures, Operational control procedures

MODULE 7. Monitoring, Audit, and Investigations (Clause 9)

Measuring compliance
Organization of internal audit
Investigation of nonconformities and violations
Management review
Whistleblowing mechanism
Real scenario: What to do when a complaint is received?
Practical Assignment:
Planning and conducting internal audits, preparing audit reports
Sample Documents:
Audit procedure, Data analysis procedure

MODULE 8. Improvement and Continual Development (Clause 10)

Corrective actions
Continual improvement
Building a compliance culture
Sample Documents:
Nonconformity management procedure, Corrective action procedure, Change management procedure