Risk Management of Supplier Network Jämför

About the course

Supply chains are exposed to many different types of risk. Disruptions can affect costs, delivery times, availability of materials and the ability to meet customer demand. These risks may arise from suppliers, transport networks, market changes, geographical dependencies or unexpected events.

Risk Management of Supplier Network gives you a deeper understanding of how risks in supply chains can be identified, assessed and managed. The course focuses on how supplier structures, purchasing strategies and material flows can be designed to reduce vulnerability and limit the consequences of disruptions.

You will also learn how to balance efficiency and risk reduction and how robust supply chain strategies can improve resilience in both domestic and international operations.

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to give you a deeper understanding of supply chain processes and the importance of systematic risk management.

You will learn how to identify and assess risks in supply chains connected to the company and how supplier selection, geographical location and purchasing strategies can influence risk exposure.

The course also provides knowledge about how strategies can be developed to reduce the likelihood of disruptions and minimise their impact when they occur.

Course content

Supply chain strategy and risk

The first part of the course focuses on the relationship between business strategy, supply chain structure and risk. Topics include:

• corporate strategy
• supply chain principles
• matching supply and demand patterns
• managing operations
• factors affecting material flows
• supply and distribution structures
• classification of supply chain risk sources
• managing supply chain risks
• supply chain efficiency versus risk reduction
• supply chain segmentation
• regionalisation of supply chains

Purchasing strategy and supplier structure

You will learn how purchasing decisions and supplier networks can influence supply chain risk. Topics include:

• purchasing strategy in strategic planning
• the strategic purchasing matrix
• number of suppliers in purchasing strategy
• geographical proximity and purchasing strategy
• designing supplier structures
• concentration on a limited number of suppliers
• supplier networks
• reasons for selecting specific suppliers
• planning supplier evaluations
• supplier risk management techniques

Risk analysis and robust supply chains

The final part focuses on how risks can be analysed and managed in relation to material flows and supply chain performance. Topics include:

• supply chain value mapping
• risk and value mapping of articles
• demand characteristics
• management of material flows
• managing uncertainty
• supply chain dynamics
• robust supply chain strategies
• measures of supply chain performance
• financial measures of supply chain performance

Who is the course for?

The course is designed for people who work, or plan to work, with strategic planning, forecasting, purchasing, material supply or distribution.

It is particularly relevant for professionals working with supply chain decisions at a strategic level, including international sourcing and supplier management.

Prerequisites

This is an in depth course designed to broaden and deepen your understanding of supply chain risk management.

Previous knowledge or practical experience within purchasing, logistics, supply chain management or related areas is an advantage, but it is not required.

How the course is delivered

Risk Management of Supplier Network is a Premium online course delivered through the Instant Education e learning platform.

The online format allows you to complete the course flexibly and organise your studies around your work and other commitments.

Study time and access

The course requires approximately 20 hours of active study, depending on your previous knowledge and experience.

Each participant has access to the course for six months.

Price

The standard price is SEK 3,890 per participant, excluding VAT.

The online price is SEK 3,740 per participant, excluding VAT.

For larger training projects, a customised quotation can be provided.

Customise the course for your organisation

The course can be adapted with company specific information and content based on your organisation’s supplier network, purchasing processes and risk management needs.

Contact and more information

Submit an enquiry if you would like more information about the course, training options or how the course can be adapted to your organisation.