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
9:30
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
10:00
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
10:45
Break
10:55
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
11:40
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
12:25
Lunch
13:10
Developing a Risk Management Strategy
- Proactive vs. reactive risk management
- Risk Mitigation, Transfer, Avoidance, and Acceptance
- Exercise: Developing a risk response plan
13:55
Break
14:05
Key Tools for Supply Chain Resilience
- Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, SRM Tools, AI, IoT, Blockchain
- Case Study: How leading companies use technology for resilience
14:50
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
15:35
Coffee Break
15:45
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
16:30
Summary & Q&A
- Key takeaways and action points
- Open discussion and participant Q&A
*Programme subject to change
Course Instructor
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.
Who should attedt?
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals responsible for managing, protecting, or improving supply chain performance and resilience, including:
- Supply chain managers and coordinators responsible for end-to-end operations
- Procurement and purchasing professionals managing supplier relationships and contracts
- Risk managers focused on identifying and mitigating operational and supply chain risks
- Operations managers overseeing production, logistics, and service delivery continuity
- Logistics and distribution professionals involved in planning and execution of supply flows
- Business continuity and resilience professionals responsible for organisational preparedness
- Senior leaders and executives accountable for operational risk and strategic decision-making
- Project and programme managers working on supply chain or operational transformation initiatives
- Finance and commercial professionals assessing supply chain risk exposure and cost impact
- Professionals involved in supplier management, onboarding, and performance monitoring
No prior specialist knowledge of risk management frameworks is required. The course is suitable for professionals at all levels who want to strengthen supply chain resilience, improve risk awareness, and support more robust operational decision-making.
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