Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Supply Chain Security and Cargo Integrity

Cargo theft, tampering and smuggling threaten supply chains and can lead to severe penalties. This course covers supply chain security: threat assessment, secure facilities and transport, seals and tamper evidence, personnel security, partner requirements, security programmes such as AEO and C-TPAT, and incident response.

5 days Classroom or live online English

Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants

Take the course details with you.

Download the full standard outline: why attend, methodology, objectives, audience, competencies, the daily outline and current plans.

Download course PDF

Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Secure supply chains protect goods, customers and reputation. You will learn practical controls along the logistics 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.

Threat mapping, security audit exercises, case studies of cargo crime and programme planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Assess supply chain security threats
Secure facilities, transport and cargo
Use seals and tamper-evident controls
Apply personnel and partner security requirements
Understand trusted trader programmes
Respond to security incidents

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Supply chain and logistics managers
Security managers
Customs and trade compliance staff
Warehouse managers
Transport managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Threat assessment
Physical security
Partner requirements
Programme compliance
Incident response

Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Supply Chain Threats

09:00–10:08Theft and tampering
10:08–11:00Smuggling
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Smuggling (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Facilities and Transport

09:00–10:08Warehouse security
10:08–11:00Vehicle and route security
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Vehicle and route security (continued)
11:45–12:53Seals
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3People and Partners

09:00–10:08Personnel security
10:08–11:00Partner requirements
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Partner requirements (continued)
11:45–12:53Audits
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Security Programmes

09:00–10:08Trusted trader schemes
10:08–11:00Requirements
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Requirements (continued)
11:45–12:53Benefits
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Incidents

09:00–10:08Response
10:08–11:00Investigation
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Investigation (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.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

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.

Keep exploring

Your next horizon awaits.

All courses

The full course agenda and dates are available above. Use the session links in Dates & venues to choose a session. Registration and quotation forms require JavaScript; you can also contact our learning team directly.