Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Supply Chain Continuity Planning

Disruptions at suppliers can stop production as surely as internal failures. This course covers supply chain continuity: identifying critical suppliers and dependencies, assessing supplier continuity capability, contractual requirements, alternative sourcing, inventory buffers, monitoring and joint exercises with suppliers.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Many organisations discover supplier weaknesses only when supply stops. You will learn to build continuity into the supply chain.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Dependency mapping, supplier assessment exercises, case studies and planning workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify critical suppliers and dependencies
Assess supplier continuity capabilities
Include continuity requirements in contracts
Develop alternative sourcing and buffer strategies
Monitor supplier risks
Exercise continuity plans with suppliers

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Supply chain and procurement managers
Business continuity managers
Risk managers
Category managers
Operations managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Dependency mapping
Supplier assessment
Contracting
Mitigation strategy
Joint exercising

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Supply Chain Disruption

09:00–10:08Disruption examples
10:08–11:00Continuity concepts
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Continuity concepts (continued)
11:45–12:53Exercise
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Critical Suppliers

09:00–10:08Dependency mapping
10:08–11:00Criticality
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Criticality (continued)
11:45–12:53Multi-tier risks
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Supplier Capability

09:00–10:08Assessment questionnaires
10:08–11:00Site reviews
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Site reviews (continued)
11:45–12:53Contract requirements
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Mitigation

09:00–10:08Dual sourcing
10:08–11:00Buffers
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Buffers (continued)
11:45–12:53Alternative logistics
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Monitoring and Exercises

09:00–10:08Risk monitoring
10:08–11:00Joint exercises
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Joint exercises (continued)
11:45–12:53Improvement
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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