After many years in the financial and physical commodities markets, the requirement for people with more than just theoretical knowledge of conflict minerals logistics and supply chains, operations, KYC & Due Diligence, policies and procedures becomes more and more apparent. People who have been in the respective regions and countries, who know the struggles to get solutions off the ground. People who have not just thought about and written guidelines on conflict minerals supply chains, but who have put them into action and are able to interpret the Theories in a way that they make practical sense and can apply them in real life. From finding the right partners, develop strategies, KYC & Due Diligence questionnaires, engage in contract negotiations, interpret regulations and guidelines, implement ethical behavior policies, train staff and business partners, and many more.