How to connect a factory to SLCP?
The factory manager should the factory profile in the BW platform. The profile must be 100% complete before starting an assessment.
Having a valid SLCP Gateway profile is also mandatory if the factory wants to do a SLCP self-assessment.
If the factory has already registered on SLCP Gateway before using BW platform, please follow this guideline:
https://betterwork.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405825592465
Otherwise, continue with the following steps:
- To start the SLCP registration, go the the factory module, open the "Profile Info" section, and click on "Connect with SLCP" button:
- Two choices will appear. Click on the first one, "Your factory hasn't registered yet with SLCP", to continue the process:
- You can now click on "Register with SLCP" button to be redirected from the BW platform to the SLCP website, where you will be required to fill in a simple registration form, and agree with SLCP terms of use.
- It is recommended to register with the email you're using to connect on BW platform.
- After submitting this form, you should receive a confirmation email. Click on the link inside this email to be redirected to SLCP gateway, and start the completion of your SLCP profile.
- You will need to complete and save the facility profile information in order to be allowed to "Submit for Approval". Approval can take one or two business days.
- After approval from SLCP, you will receive your SLCP Gateway ID. Your factory is successfully registered with SLCP in the new system.
- At the end of this process, when your profile is approved, you will receive an email with instructions. You can now click on the link ( inside Step 2 paragraph ) to access the BW Platform and log in.
If you encounter any issue during SLCP registration:
SLCP has a support team you can contact if an issue happens during the process:
Common questions:
- If a factory bypasses the BW platform and registers directly with SLCP without using the provided link, BW will not be able to support data sharing.
- Factories will still be able to cancel data sharing via SLCP at a later time.
- BW enrolled factories will not need to register with other SLCP accredited hosts.
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