Introduction

This intensive five-day course delves into the complexities of supply chain risk and resilience, equipping professionals with advanced methodologies and strategies to anticipate, mitigate, and recover from disruptions.

Objectives

• Analyze advanced risk factors affecting global supply chains
• Develop strategies for building resilient supply chain networks
• Apply quantitative and qualitative risk assessment techniques
• Design contingency and recovery plans for supply chain disruptions
• Evaluate real-world case studies and emerging best practices

Course Outlines

Day 1: Understanding Supply Chain Risk Landscapes

• Overview of global supply chain risks
• Types and sources of disruptions
• Mapping risk across supply chain tiers
• Risk identification and classification tools
• Case study: Recent global disruptions

Day 2: Risk Assessment and Quantification Techniques

• Qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessment
• Techniques for risk measurement and prioritization
• Scenario analysis and probabilistic models
• Supplier risk profiling and segmentation
• Hands-on exercise: Building a risk matrix

Day 3: Designing Resilient Supply Chains

• Principles of supply chain resilience
• Redundancy, agility, and flexibility concepts
• Network design for resilience
• Building adaptive supply chain strategies
• Best practices in supplier collaboration

Day 4: Crisis Management and Recovery Planning

• Crisis response frameworks and protocols
• Business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Communication strategies during disruption
• Technology and digital tools for crisis management
• Workshop: Developing a recovery plan

Day 5: Advanced Topics and Future Trends

• Supply chain risk in the context of ESG and sustainability
• Cybersecurity risks and mitigation
• Emerging technologies: AI, blockchain, IoT
• Global regulatory impacts and compliance
• Panel discussion: Future-proofing supply chains