Operations & Supply Chain

Supply Chain Disruption Scenario Planning

Pandemics, conflicts, extreme weather and supplier failures have shown how fragile supply chains can be. This course teaches scenario planning for supply chain disruption: mapping critical supply networks, identifying vulnerabilities, building disruption scenarios, stress testing, designing mitigation options and creating response playbooks.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Organisations that rehearse disruptions recover faster. You will learn to prepare your supply chain before the next crisis.

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.

Network mapping exercises, scenario workshops, stress-test simulations and case studies of recent disruptions.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Map critical supply networks and dependencies
Identify single points of failure
Build plausible disruption scenarios
Stress test supply chain plans
Evaluate mitigation options
Create disruption response playbooks

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Supply chain managers
Risk managers
Procurement leaders
Operations and planning managers
Business continuity professionals

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Network mapping
Scenario building
Stress testing
Mitigation design
Response planning

Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Supply Chain Risk

09:00–10:08Recent disruptions
10:08–11:00Risk types
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Risk types (continued)
11:45–12:53Resilience concepts
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Mapping Networks

09:00–10:08Multi-tier mapping
10:08–11:00Critical items
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Critical items (continued)
11:45–12:53Single points of failure
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 3Scenarios

09:00–10:08Scenario building
10:08–11:00Likelihood and impact
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Likelihood and impact (continued)
11:45–12:53Stress testing
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 4Mitigation

09:00–10:08Dual sourcing and buffers
10:08–11:00Nearshoring
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Nearshoring (continued)
11:45–12:53Contracts
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Response Playbooks

09:00–10:08Early warning
10:08–11:00Response teams
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Response teams (continued)
11:45–12:53Testing playbooks
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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