Supply Chain Continuity Planning (BCCM-023) Training Course

Supply Chain Continuity Planning

Global supply chains are long, complex and exposed to natural disasters, geopolitical events, cyber attacks, supplier insolvency and transport disruption. A single…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Global supply chains are long, complex and exposed to natural disasters, geopolitical events, cyber attacks, supplier insolvency and transport disruption. A single failure at a key supplier, or a supplier's supplier, can halt production, delay services and damage customer relationships.

This Supply Chain Continuity Planning training course shows how to identify, assess and reduce supply chain disruption risk. Participants learn how to map supply chains beyond the first tier, identify critical suppliers and single points of failure, assess supplier continuity capability, design mitigation strategies such as dual sourcing and buffer stock, and coordinate response when disruptions occur.

The course brings together procurement, operations and continuity perspectives to build a practical, joined-up approach to supply chain resilience.

Course Objectives

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

Explain the sources and consequences of supply chain disruption
Map supply chains and identify critical suppliers and dependencies
Assess supplier continuity arrangements and capability
Identify single points of failure and concentration risks
Select appropriate mitigation strategies for critical supplies
Include continuity requirements in contracts and supplier management
Plan and coordinate the response to supply disruptions
Monitor supply chain risk and improve resilience over time

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Supply chain and procurement managers
Business continuity professionals
Operations and production managers
Logistics and inventory planners
Risk managers
Supplier relationship managers

Training Methodology

The course uses practical mapping exercises, supplier assessment tools and disruption scenarios. Participants map a case study supply chain, rate supplier criticality, evaluate sample supplier continuity questionnaires and design mitigation strategies. A disruption simulation tests coordination across functions.

Target Competencies

Supply chain mapping
Supplier criticality assessment
Supplier continuity evaluation
Mitigation strategy design
Disruption response coordination
Supply risk monitoring

Course outline

1Day One: Supply Chain Disruption Risk

Types of supply chain disruption and recent examples
Why lean and global supply chains are vulnerable
Business impacts of supply failure
Linking supply chain risk to business impact analysis
Roles of procurement, operations and continuity teams
Standards and good practice for supply chain continuity
Exercise: identifying disruption risks in your supply chain

2Day Two: Mapping and Prioritising Suppliers

Mapping supply chains beyond first-tier suppliers
Identifying critical products, materials and services
Supplier criticality and segmentation models
Geographic concentration and single-source risks
Hidden dependencies on logistics and utilities
Using data and tools for supply chain visibility
Workshop: mapping a case study supply chain

3Day Three: Assessing Supplier Continuity

Supplier continuity questionnaires and evidence requests
Assessing supplier plans, sites and recovery capability
Financial health and insolvency warning signs
Cyber and information security risks from suppliers
Supplier audits and joint exercises
Contract clauses for continuity and notification
Exercise: evaluating supplier continuity responses

4Day Four: Mitigation Strategies

Dual and multiple sourcing strategies
Strategic inventory and safety stock decisions
Alternative logistics routes and modes
Product and specification flexibility
Collaborative planning with key suppliers
Balancing resilience against cost
Workshop: designing mitigation for critical supplies

5Day Five: Responding to Disruption and Building Resilience

Early warning and supply chain monitoring
Activating supply disruption response plans
Allocating scarce supply and communicating with customers
Working with suppliers during recovery
Lessons learned and continuous improvement
Reporting supply chain resilience to management
Simulation and personal action plan for supply chain continuity

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Supply Chain Continuity Planning course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Supply Chain Continuity Planning course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, London, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Geneva, Istanbul, Madrid, Munich.

Can I take Supply Chain Continuity Planning online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Supply Chain Continuity Planning

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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