Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
• Procurement and Purchasing Officers
• Inventory and Materials Management Personnel
• Operations and Planning Managers
• Risk Management and Compliance Staff
• Anyone involved in supply chain decision-making or risk mitigation

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the nature and sources of risk across supply chain functions
• Apply structured methodologies to identify and assess supply chain risks
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Strengthen supplier relationships and evaluate supplier risk
• Build resilience through visibility, redundancy, and agility
• Use KPIs and monitoring tools for continuous risk management

DAY 1

Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Supply Chain Structure and Key Processes
• Types of Supply Chain Risks: Internal, External, Operational, Strategic
• Importance of Risk Management and Resilience
• Risk Management Frameworks and Standards
• Exercise

DAY 2

Risk Identification and Analysis Tools

• Risk Mapping and Categorization Techniques
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for Supply Chains
• SWOT and PESTLE Analysis for Strategic Risk
• Process Mapping to Detect Operational Vulnerabilities
• Using Historical Data and Leading Indicators
• Exercise

DAY 3

Risk Assessment, Prioritization and Mitigation Planning

• Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment Methods
• Probability, Impact, and Risk Scoring
• Developing Risk Registers and Heat Maps
• Designing Mitigation and Control Strategies
• Supplier and Logistics Partner Risk Mitigation
• Exercise

DAY 4

Building Resilient and Agile Supply Chains

• Redundancy, Flexibility, and Diversification Strategies
• Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Evaluation
• Technology for Risk Reduction: Visibility Tools, Tracking, Analytics
• Inventory Buffering, Safety Stock, and Demand Planning
• Crisis Management and Disruption Response Planning
• Exercise

DAY 5

Monitoring, Performance Measurement and Course Wrap-up

• Risk KPIs and Dashboards
• Continuous Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
• Reporting and Communication of Risk
• Embedding Risk Culture in Supply Chain Organizations
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony