PROJECT HISTORY
FairCapacity Program
Sustainable Management System Inc. proudly supported the FairCapacity Program in Bangladesh, a completed initiative led by Social Accountability International (SAI) to improve labor compliance, production planning transparency, buyer-supplier relationships, and working conditions in the ready-made garment supply chain.
Project Duration Bangladesh program period: 2019–2022.
Closing Event FairCapacity Closing: Learnings, Improvements, and Next Steps.
Program Focus Labor compliance, transparency, production planning, and responsible sourcing.
About the FairCapacity Program
FairCapacity was developed to help suppliers improve production capacity planning, strengthen labor and business practices, and connect with brands committed to improving purchasing practices. In Bangladesh, the program focused on the apparel supply chain and addressed risks linked to inaccurate production capacity calculation, over-ordering, unauthorized subcontracting, excessive overtime, and forced labor risk.
01
Improve Capacity Planning
Supporting suppliers to calculate production capacity more accurately and avoid unrealistic production commitments.
02
Reduce Labor Risks
Addressing risks linked to excessive overtime, unauthorized subcontracting, production pressure, and weak labor performance.
03
Responsible Subcontracting
Encouraging better visibility, traceability, and responsible subcontracting practices across apparel supply chains.
04
Buyer-Supplier Collaboration
Promoting better communication, realistic order planning, and fairer purchasing practices.
05
Capacity Building
Supporting factories through training, assessment, improvement planning, tools, and practical workplace guidance.
06
Workplace Improvement
Helping suppliers shift from repeated compliance pressure toward stronger systems and continuous improvement.
Project Impact and Key Outcomes
During the project, FairCapacity delivered tools, trainings, events, assessments, and capacity-building activities to support practical improvement in Bangladesh’s RMG sector.
75+Buyers and suppliers engaged through the project.
20+Producers supported through baseline, end-line, and capacity-building activities.
4 YearsProgram learnings shared during the closing event with industry stakeholders.
Tools, Training and Capacity Building
The FairCapacity team developed a Production Capacity Calculator, an online platform, buyer and supplier tools, and delivered multiple trainings and events. The program also provided management system assessments, improvement plans, one-on-one support, and customized tools to strengthen social performance.
FairCapacity Partners
The Bangladesh FairCapacity Program was led by SAI and supported by international and local partners, including the European Union, GSCS International Ltd., and other development and industry stakeholders.
With support from our partner
SMS Contribution to FairCapacity
Sustainable Management System Inc. supported the FairCapacity Program in Bangladesh through practical expertise in social compliance, workplace systems, labor standards, capacity building, and responsible sourcing practices.
Abdul Alim, CEO of SMS Bangladesh and Lead Trainer at SAI, moderated the FairCapacity closing event, where RMG industry stakeholders reflected on project learning, improvements, and next steps.
This page is maintained as part of SMS project history, reflecting our contribution to a completed initiative that supported responsible sourcing, production planning transparency, improved labor compliance, and better working conditions in Bangladesh’s apparel supply chain.
Our Continuing Commitment
Although the FairCapacity Program has been completed, Sustainable Management System Inc. continues to support responsible sourcing, transparent supply chains, improved labor performance, worker engagement, and sustainable workplace practices through assessment, training, capacity building, and management system development.
