Sourcing is not a buying activity - it is the strategic foundation of every rice milling operation. Without the right paddy, in the right quantity and quality, at the right time, no mill can perform. This course cuts through the complexity of a seasonal, variable and relationship-driven supply chain to give learners the tools they need: a clear understanding of sourcing models, the key planning levers that determine supply reliability, and the decision-making framework that successful mills use to manage sourcing as a dynamic, actively managed system - not a one-time transaction.

• By the end, learners will know not just where paddy comes from, but how to secure it strategically for both today's operations and tomorrow's growth.