A supply chain is an important part of every organization. It’s how products and services are created, sold, and delivered, which makes it a pretty complicated process. Because it’s so complex, a supply chain is open to certain risks that could disrupt it. Failing to manage these risks correctly could be the difference between happy customers and serious customer turnover.

You’ve got to understand the possible supply-chain risks and how to manage them. The 4 main types of risk are economic, environmental, social, and political. Knowing more about each will make spotting the warning signs easier. Then you can apply strategies to overcome them.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Describe the 4 types of supply-chain risk, and warning signs for each
• Carry out a supply-chain risk assessment
• Apply strategies to mitigate supply-chain risks

Why take this course?

This course is perfect for those working in supply-chain teams or for operational and risk managers. It’ll help you spot the warning signs for the 4 types of supply-chain risk. You’ll find out how to carry out a supply-chain risk assessment. And you’ll learn how to apply strategies to mitigate any supply-chain risks you find.

10 mins | SCORM | Infographic