Supplier Management & Supply Chain Risk Management

This course addresses two main aspects in supply chain management.
The first aspect focuses on the study of Supplier Management which is an essential component of modern supply chain and procurement strategies. Students will learn how to establish and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, evaluate supplier performance, and develop strategies to optimize the supply chain.
The second aspect provides an understanding of the critical principles, strategies, and techniques necessary to effectively manage risks associated with suppliers and the supply chain. Students will learn how to identify vulnerabilities, assess potential threats, develop risk mitigation strategies, and establish resilient supply chain practices to ensure business continuity.

Prerequisites

OPMT 1240.

What you will learn

• Introduction to supplier management
  Supplier selection and evaluation
  Risk assessment in supplier evaluation
  Supplier relationship management
  Supplier collaboration, innovation, and performance improvement
  Types of supply chain risks
  Risk identification and assessment
  Supply chain risk mitigation strategies
  Business continuity and disaster recovery
  Global sourcing and supplier risk management
  Environmental and sustainability risks
  Ethical considerations in supply chain risk management
  Resilient Supply Chain Strategies
  Risk Management in Supply Chain Finance

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.