The Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning in Global Supply Chains in London is a practical training course that equips professionals to anticipate disruptions and implement strategies for operational continuity.
From:
09-03-2026
From:
20-07-2026
From:
14-09-2026
Course Overview
Global supply chains face increasing risks from geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, pandemics, cyber threats, and economic volatility. Organizations that fail to anticipate and prepare for disruptions risk severe financial and operational impacts.
This Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning in Global Supply Chains Training Course provides participants with structured methods to identify, assess, and prioritize risks across international supply chains. They will also develop contingency and business continuity strategies that ensure agility, compliance, and resilience.
Through case studies, scenario simulations, and practical exercises, participants will apply risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000, ISO 22301, and best practices in supply chain resilience.
Course Benefits
Identify and assess global supply chain risks systematically.
Design contingency strategies to minimize disruptions.
Strengthen resilience to geopolitical and economic shocks.
Enhance compliance with global standards and frameworks.
Improve stakeholder confidence through proactive planning.
Course Objectives
Understand the spectrum of risks in global supply chains.
Apply qualitative and quantitative risk assessment tools.
Design contingency and business continuity plans.
Manage risks related to suppliers, logistics, and regulations.
Build resilience through redundancy and flexibility.
Integrate digital tools and predictive analytics in risk planning.
Align risk and contingency strategies with organizational goals.
Training Methodology
The course combines expert lectures, case studies, group workshops, and simulation exercises. Participants will engage in risk mapping and contingency planning scenarios to apply frameworks to real-world challenges.
Target Audience
Supply chain and logistics managers.
Procurement and risk management professionals.
Business continuity and compliance officers.
Executives responsible for global operations.
Target Competencies
Risk identification and assessment.
Contingency and continuity planning.
Supplier and logistics risk management.
Resilience and crisis preparedness.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Risk
Types of risks in global supply chains.
Risk trends in globalization and geopolitics.
Consequences of poor risk management.
Case studies of supply chain disruptions.
Unit 2: Risk Assessment Frameworks
Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment.
Tools: risk matrices, heat maps, Monte Carlo simulations.
Applying ISO 31000 principles.
Workshop: risk mapping exercise.
Unit 3: Supplier and Logistics Risk Management
Evaluating supplier reliability and financial health.
Risks in global transport and distribution.
Dual sourcing and supplier diversification.
Case study: logistics bottleneck analysis.
Unit 4: Business Continuity and Contingency Planning
Principles of ISO 22301 for business continuity.
Developing contingency and backup strategies.
Crisis response planning in global supply chains.
Simulation: supply chain disruption recovery.
Unit 5: Financial and Regulatory Risks
Impact of trade policies, tariffs, and sanctions.
Currency and commodity price risks.
Legal and compliance risk management.
Financial tools for hedging global risks.
Unit 6: Technology and Cybersecurity Risks
Cyber threats in digital supply chains.
Protecting data and digital platforms.
Leveraging predictive analytics for risk detection.
Emerging technologies for risk monitoring.
Unit 7: Building a Resilient Global Supply Chain
Creating redundancy and flexibility.
Embedding resilience in procurement strategies.
Aligning ESG and sustainability with risk planning.
Roadmap for long-term risk and contingency management.
Ready to build supply chain resilience?
Join the Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning in Global Supply Chains Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and secure your global operations.
The Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning in Global Supply Chains Training Courses in London provide professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks across complex, international supply networks. Designed for supply chain managers, risk analysts, procurement officers, and logistics executives, these programs focus on ensuring operational resilience, continuity, and strategic responsiveness in dynamic global markets.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of supply chain risk assessment, including methods for identifying vulnerabilities in sourcing, production, transportation, and distribution. The courses emphasize how to anticipate disruptions—such as geopolitical events, natural disasters, market fluctuations, or supplier failures—and develop contingency plans that minimize operational and financial impact. Through interactive case studies, scenario-based exercises, and risk modeling simulations, attendees learn to prioritize risks, allocate resources effectively, and implement proactive strategies for continuity and recovery.
These training programs in global supply chain risk and contingency planning in London blend theoretical frameworks with practical application. Participants explore risk management tools, monitoring systems, and decision-making frameworks that support real-time visibility and rapid response. Topics include crisis management, supply chain mapping, redundancy planning, and coordination across multi-tiered supplier networks to ensure resilience and reliability.
Attending these training courses in London offers professionals the opportunity to learn from international experts and collaborate with peers from diverse industries, fostering a global perspective on supply chain risk management. The city’s status as a hub for global trade and logistics provides an ideal environment to study emerging trends, regulatory considerations, and best practices in supply chain resilience. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead risk assessment and contingency planning initiatives with confidence—enhancing operational stability, mitigating disruptions, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic value across international supply chains.