Risk Management – Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience
Overview
In today’s interconnected world, supply chain disruptions are inevitable. From global pandemics to geopolitical tensions and natural disasters, businesses must be prepared to navigate uncertainty. Our Risk Management training course is designed for professionals who want to mitigate risk, build resilience, and ensure operational continuity. This intensive one-day course provides a comprehensive framework for identifying vulnerabilities, implementing proactive risk strategies, and strengthening supplier partnerships.
By attending, you will gain hands-on experience in risk assessment techniques, business continuity planning, and crisis response. The course combines case studies, interactive exercises, and real-world insights to equip you with the skills necessary to keep your supply chain agile and competitive. Whether you are a supply chain manager, procurement specialist, or risk professional, this course will enhance your ability to safeguard your organisation against disruptions.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and assess key risks in supply chain operations
- Develop proactive risk mitigation strategies to minimise disruptions
- Apply risk assessment tools such as heat maps and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)
- Improve supply chain visibility using modern monitoring techniques
- Enhance decision-making skills during crises with data-driven approaches
- Strengthen supplier relationships and build resilient partnerships
- Implement business continuity planning to ensure operational stability
- Utilise technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain for supply chain resilience
- Measure and monitor supply chain resilience using key performance metrics
Agenda
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Introduction to Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management
- Definition of supply chain resilience
- Importance of risk management in supply chains
- Overview of key concepts and objectives
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Understanding Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
- Identifying weak points in the supply chain
- Impact of disruptions on operations and customer demand
- Case Study: Real-world supply chain failures
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Break
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The Building Blocks of Resilient Supply Chains
- Key elements: Flexibility, Adaptability, Redundancy, Visibility, Collaboration
- Practical application: How businesses integrate these principles
- Group Discussion: Participants assess their own supply chains
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Risk Assessment in Supply Chains
- Systematic process: Identify, Analyse, Evaluate, Mitigate, Monitor
- Risk Heat Maps & Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Interactive Exercise: Creating a basic risk heat map for a case scenario
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Lunch
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Developing a Risk Management Strategy
- Proactive vs. reactive risk management
- Risk Mitigation, Transfer, Avoidance, and Acceptance
- Exercise: Developing a risk response plan
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Break
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Key Tools for Supply Chain Resilience
- Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, SRM Tools, AI, IoT, Blockchain
- Case Study: How leading companies use technology for resilience
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Supplier Resilience & Business Continuity Planning
- Evaluating and selecting resilient suppliers
- Strategies: Diversification, Supplier Development, Performance Monitoring
- Business Continuity Planning (BCP): Risk Identification, Crisis Teams, Recovery Strategies
- Interactive Session: Participants draft a supplier risk assessment checklist
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Coffee Break
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Measuring & Monitoring Supply Chain Resilience
- Key Metrics: Recovery Time Objective (RTO), Supplier Risk Score, Flexibility Index
- Establishing resilience monitoring frameworks
- Discussion: Challenges in measuring resilience and solutions
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Summary & Q&A
- Key takeaways and action points
- Open discussion and participant Q&A
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- Public Sector £550 + VAT
- Private Sector £620 + VAT
- Voluntary Sector £480 + VAT
Trainer
Andy Neilson
With over two decades of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and operational excellence, Andy Neilson is a recognised industry leader in supply chain risk and resilience strategies. As the founder of Twisted Orange, he has provided consultancy and training services to organisations of all sizes, helping businesses navigate complex supply chain challenges. His expertise spans supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning, ensuring that professionals leave his training sessions equipped with practical, real-world solutions. His global reach and hands-on approach have made him a sought-after trainer, delivering impactful learning experiences across industries including FMCG, retail, manufacturing, and logistics.
Andy’s impressive career includes senior procurement and supply chain leadership roles at major organisations such as Clarks, Flamingo Horticulture, and Fitness First. He has also worked as a trainer for leading institutions, delivering high-impact procurement and risk management courses worldwide. His unique ability to bridge theory with real-world application ensures participants gain actionable insights into risk assessment, crisis response, and resilience-building strategies. Whether advising on global procurement best practices or conducting interactive risk assessment exercises, Andy’s sessions are designed to be engaging, insightful, and immediately applicable to today’s dynamic supply chain landscape.
