Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Map the end-to-end supply chain to identify critical nodes, single points of failure, and inherent risks.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments on key suppliers, logistics, and geographical dependencies.
• Implement robust third-party and fourth-party risk assessment (T/4PRA) and due diligence programs.
• Develop supply chain resilience strategies, including redundancy, diversification, and "de-risking" plans.
• Master the use of technology and intelligence (e.g., geopolitical feeds, monitoring tools) for proactive risk detection.
• Negotiate and manage contractual agreements to ensure appropriate risk transfer and resilience requirements.
• Develop and test a rapid response plan for major supply chain disruptions and critical shortages.
• Integrate supply chain security (physical and cyber) into the overall risk management framework.

• Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sourcing Managers
• Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Specialists
• Logistics and Operations Resilience Planners
• Enterprise Risk Managers with supply chain oversight
• Information Security Professionals managing third-party cyber risk

• Group Supply Chain Mapping and SPOF Identification Workshops
• Case Studies on Major Supply Chain Disruptions (e.g., Suez Canal, Pandemics)
• Risk Scoring and Due Diligence Report Drafting for a Fictional Vendor
• Role-Playing Crisis Response and Supplier Negotiation during a Disruption
• Discussions on Contractual Risk Transfer and Insurance Strategies

Unit 1: Foundations of Supply Chain Risk

• Defining the modern, complex supply chain and its unique risk categories (e.g., cyber, geopolitical, financial).
• Methodologies for mapping the end-to-end supply network, including **Fourth-Party Dependencies**.
• Identifying single points of failure (SPOFs) and critical business functions supported by the chain.
• Understanding the concept of **Supply Chain Resilience** versus simple efficiency.
• The financial and reputational cost analysis of supply chain disruptions.

Unit 2: Supplier Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

• Developing a structured **Third-Party Risk Assessment (TPRA)** questionnaire and scoring model.
• Conducting financial health checks and operational site visits for critical suppliers.
• Assessing the **Information Security** and **Cyber Resilience** of key vendors.
• Managing contractual risk: indemnification clauses, service level agreements (SLAs), and audit rights.
• Strategies for handling fourth-party risk (your supplier's suppliers).

Unit 3: Geopolitical and Logistical Risk

• Assessing geographical risk factors: political instability, natural disaster zones, and trade wars.
• Monitoring regulatory and compliance changes that impact international logistics (e.g., customs, tariffs).
• Utilizing **Geopolitical and Environmental Intelligence Feeds** for proactive warning.
• Managing transportation and logistics risks: shipping delays, port security, and freight theft.
• Techniques for supply base diversification and dual-sourcing strategies.

Unit 4: Building Resilience and Mitigation

• Implementing inventory strategies (e.g., safety stock, postponement) for high-risk items.
• Developing **Supply Chain Agility** and the ability to rapidly switch sourcing options.
• Protocols for securing the supply chain against counterfeit goods and tampering (chain of custody).
• Designing a secure digital supply chain (e.g., software dependencies and open-source risk).
• Cost-benefit analysis of resilience investments (e.g., extra inventory vs. risk cost).

Unit 5: Disruption Response and Continuous Improvement

• Developing a dedicated **Supply Chain Disruption Response Plan (SCDRP)**.
• Establishing communication protocols with all levels of the supply chain during a crisis.
• Managing crisis communication with customers and stakeholders regarding critical shortages.
• Conducting post-disruption analysis (lessons learned) to improve resilience plans.
• Implementing continuous monitoring and periodic re-assessment of high-risk suppliers.