Due Diligence Process

Systematic approach to conflict minerals compliance

Overall Progress

1 of 5 steps completed

20% Complete

Currently working on: Due Diligence Training

Step 1: Vendor Data Collection

Upload vendor information and identify conflict minerals usage

Completed
2-3 hours

Requirements:

Vendor contact information
Product listings with mineral usage
Country of production data
Supply chain documentation

Step 2: Due Diligence Training

Schedule and conduct vendor training on compliance requirements

In Progress
1-2 weeks

Requirements:

Training schedule coordination
Compliance standards documentation
Record keeping system setup
Chain of custody procedures

Step 3: Risk Assessment

Evaluate vendor capacity and assign risk scores

Pending
3-4 weeks

Requirements:

Purchase order testing
Document review and verification
Risk scoring methodology
Improvement plan development

Step 4: Due Diligence Statements

Generate and collect signed DDS from all vendors

Pending
2-3 weeks

Requirements:

Individual DDS generation
Vendor signature collection
Document verification
Consolidated DDS compilation

Step 5: Annual Reporting

Create consolidated conflict minerals report

Pending
1-2 weeks

Requirements:

Data consolidation
Report generation
Independent audit (if required)
SEC Form SD preparation
Getting Started
New to conflict minerals compliance? Here's how to begin your due diligence process.
1

Identify Scope

Determine which vendors and products require due diligence

2

Collect Data

Gather vendor information and mineral usage details

3

Begin Process

Start with Step 1 and follow the guided workflow