Course Overview
Modern supply chains are increasingly global, interconnected, and vulnerable to disruption. From geopolitical instability and regulatory shifts to cyber threats and natural disasters, risks can threaten the integrity and continuity of operations.
This Managing Risks in Supply Chain Operations Training Course provides participants with tools to identify vulnerabilities, design risk-mitigation strategies, and ensure operational resilience. It explores supplier risk management, logistics disruptions, regulatory compliance, and contingency planning.
Through case studies, simulations, and group discussions, participants will gain the ability to proactively manage risks, strengthen supplier partnerships, and align supply chain practices with organizational objectives.
Course Benefits
Identify and mitigate key supply chain risks.
Strengthen resilience against disruptions and crises.
Improve supplier due diligence and monitoring.
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
Build continuity and contingency plans for operations.
Course Objectives
Understand the risk landscape of global supply chains.
Conduct supply chain risk assessments.
Develop supplier risk management frameworks.
Build contingency and continuity strategies.
Apply technology for monitoring and transparency.
Align risk management with corporate governance.
Foster collaboration for resilient supply chains.
Training Methodology
The course combines expert-led lectures, global supply chain case studies, risk simulation exercises, and group workshops. Participants will practice applying frameworks to real-world supply chain challenges.
Target Audience
Supply chain and procurement managers.
Risk and operations professionals.
Logistics and compliance officers.
Executives overseeing global supply chains.
Target Competencies
Supply chain risk analysis.
Supplier compliance management.
Business continuity planning.
Operational resilience.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Understanding Supply Chain Risk Landscapes
Types of risks in global supply chains.
Case studies of major supply chain disruptions.
Lessons learned from past crises.
Mapping vulnerabilities across operations.
Unit 2: Supplier Risk Management and Due Diligence
Evaluating supplier reliability and compliance.
Third-party risk assessment frameworks.
Monitoring supplier performance and ethics.
Building resilient supplier partnerships.
Unit 3: Logistics, Compliance, and Operational Risks
Managing logistics disruptions and delays.
Customs, tariffs, and trade compliance.
Risks of outsourcing and global sourcing.
Cybersecurity in supply chain operations.
Unit 4: Building Resilient Supply Chains
Designing contingency and continuity plans.
Diversification strategies for suppliers and logistics.
Leveraging technology for transparency (blockchain, IoT).
Stress-testing supply chain resilience.
Unit 5: Governance and Future of Supply Chain Risk Management
Aligning supply chain risk with corporate strategy.
ESG and sustainability risks in supply chains.
Reporting and communication to stakeholders.
Preparing for future supply chain disruptions.
Ready to safeguard your supply chain against disruption?
Join the Managing Risks in Supply Chain Operations Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and build resilient, future-ready operations.
The Managing Risks in Supply Chain Operations Training Courses in Vienna provide professionals with the strategies and tools needed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across global supply chains. These programs are designed for supply chain managers, procurement specialists, operations leaders, and risk managers who are responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient, and resilient supply chain operations in today’s complex and rapidly changing global marketplace.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of supply chain risk management, focusing on how to identify potential risks, from transportation disruptions and supplier failure to geopolitical instability and regulatory changes. The courses cover essential topics such as risk assessment techniques, the role of data analytics in forecasting and mitigating risks, supplier relationship management, and the integration of risk management into supply chain planning and operations. Through case studies, expert-led discussions, and practical exercises, attendees will learn to build more resilient supply chains by implementing proactive risk management strategies and leveraging technology for better decision-making.
These supply chain risk management training programs in Vienna also emphasize the importance of collaboration across the supply chain ecosystem. Participants will explore strategies for improving communication, transparency, and coordination with suppliers, logistics providers, and other stakeholders to reduce vulnerabilities. The course also addresses regulatory compliance issues, including international trade regulations, sustainability concerns, and ethical sourcing, ensuring that risk management is aligned with global standards and practices.
Attending these training courses in Vienna offers professionals a unique opportunity to network with industry experts and peers from diverse sectors, gaining valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices in supply chain risk management. Vienna, as a global business hub, provides an ideal environment for discussing emerging supply chain challenges and innovations. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead their organizations in identifying risks, improving resilience, and ensuring that their supply chains remain agile and compliant in an increasingly complex and unpredictable business environment.