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Course Overview

Global supply chains are increasingly exposed to risks ranging from natural disasters and cyberattacks to political instability and demand fluctuations. Organizations must anticipate and mitigate these risks to protect performance and ensure continuity. This Supply Chain Risk Management and Contingency Planning Training Course equips participants with tools to identify vulnerabilities, design mitigation strategies, and create effective contingency plans.

The course covers risk identification, scenario planning, business continuity, supplier risk management, and the use of digital technologies to improve visibility. Participants will engage in case studies and exercises to apply best practices and prepare for real-world disruptions.

By the end of the program, attendees will be able to develop and implement robust supply chain risk management frameworks that safeguard efficiency, resilience, and long-term success.

Course Benefits

• Identify and assess risks across supply chains.

• Develop effective contingency and continuity plans.

• Strengthen resilience against disruptions.

• Apply digital tools for risk monitoring and visibility.

• Align supply chain resilience with organizational goals.

Course Objectives

• Explain risk management principles in supply chains.

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.

• Develop mitigation and contingency strategies.

• Apply business continuity planning frameworks.

• Monitor supplier risk and performance.

• Use digital tools for resilience and visibility.

• Benchmark best practices in supply chain risk management.

Training Methodology

The course uses interactive lectures, risk simulation workshops, case studies, and group discussions. Participants will design and test supply chain contingency plans.

Target Audience

• Supply chain and logistics managers.

• Risk and compliance officers.

• Procurement and operations professionals.

• Executives responsible for business continuity.

Target Competencies

• Supply chain risk assessment.

• Contingency and continuity planning.

• Supplier risk and performance management.

• Resilient supply chain design.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management

• Types of risks in global supply chains.

• Importance of resilience and continuity.

• Case examples of supply chain disruptions.

• Principles of proactive risk management.

Unit 2: Risk Identification and Assessment

• Tools for mapping supply chain vulnerabilities.

• Supplier and partner risk evaluation.

• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment.

• Prioritizing risks for mitigation.

Unit 3: Mitigation and Contingency Planning

• Strategies to reduce supply chain risks.

• Developing contingency and backup plans.

• Redundancy and diversification approaches.

• Case studies of effective contingency strategies.

Unit 4: Business Continuity in Supply Chains

• Fundamentals of business continuity planning (BCP).

• Crisis response frameworks for supply chains.

• Communication and coordination during disruptions.

• Testing and updating continuity plans.

Unit 5: Supplier Risk and Relationship Management

• Monitoring supplier performance and compliance.

• Building collaborative supplier partnerships.

• Risk-sharing and joint contingency planning.

• Audits and reporting practices.

Unit 6: Digital Tools for Supply Chain Resilience

• Role of IoT, AI, and blockchain in visibility.

• Predictive analytics for disruption management.

• Real-time monitoring platforms.

• Cybersecurity risks in digital supply chains.

Unit 7: Future Trends in Supply Chain Risk Management

• Resilient supply chain design frameworks.

• ESG and sustainability in supply chain resilience.

• Global best practices and benchmarks.

• Roadmap for next-generation supply chain resilience.

Ready to safeguard your supply chain against disruptions?
Join the Supply Chain Risk Management and Contingency Planning Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to build resilient, future-ready supply chains.