Supply Chain Risk and Resilience
Supply chains optimised purely for cost break under stress. This course covers how to map exposure, identify single points of failure and build resilience that is proportionate rather than expensive insurance against everything.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why cost optimised supply chains break under stress
- 02Mapping the chain beyond the first tier
- 03Single points of failure and concentration risk
- 04Assessing disruption likelihood and business impact
- 05Buffers, dual sourcing and proportionate mitigation
- 06Supplier contingency planning and qualification
- 07Rehearsing disruption response and recovery
What you will gain
- Map the supply chain beyond first tier suppliers
- Identify single points of failure and concentration risk
- Assess disruption likelihood and business impact
- Design proportionate mitigation and buffers
- Build supplier contingency and alternative sources
- Test and rehearse response to a major disruption
Who should attend
- Supply chain and procurement managers
- Risk and continuity professionals
- Operations and planning staff
- Category and sourcing managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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