Supply Chain Resilience Course

Course Description

Welcome to the cutting-edge course on Supply Chain Resilience! In today's interconnected global economy, supply chains are more vulnerable than ever to disruptions caused by factors such as pandemics, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of supply chain resilience, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate and mitigate these challenges effectively.

Designed for both students and industry professionals, this course blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, giving you a well-rounded understanding of supply chain resilience. You'll dive deep into data-driven and AI-based concepts for managing supply chain resilience, preparing you to tackle real-world problems head-on.

What Students Will Learn

  • Core concepts of supply chain resilience
  • Methods to measure supply chain resilience
  • Strategies to improve supply chain resilience
  • Techniques for managing resilience within a company
  • Data-driven and AI-based approaches to supply chain resilience management
  • Real-world applications and case studies of resilience measures
  • Understanding of industry-specific resilience strategies

Pre-requisites

  • Basic understanding of how a supply chain functions
  • Basic understanding of risk management (beneficial but not mandatory)
  • Interest in the topic of supply chain resilience

Course Coverage

  • Introduction to supply chain disruptions and their impact
  • Definition and dimensions of supply chain resilience
  • The four phases of resilience
  • Key resilience capabilities and measures
  • Industry-specific resilience strategies
  • Measurement techniques for supply chain resilience
  • AI applications in resilience measurement and management
  • Continuous resilience management framework
  • Quantitative and qualitative benefits of effective resilience management

Who This Course Is For

  • Business and management students looking to specialize in supply chain management
  • Supply chain professionals seeking to enhance their skills in risk management and resilience
  • Executives and decision-makers responsible for supply chain strategy
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners wanting to build more robust supply chains
  • Anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern global supply chains and how to make them more resilient

Real-World Application of Skills

  • Assess and improve the resilience of their organization's supply chain
  • Implement data-driven strategies to mitigate supply chain risks
  • Develop comprehensive resilience management frameworks
  • Utilize AI and advanced analytics for supply chain optimization
  • Make informed decisions during supply chain disruptions
  • Contribute to the development of more robust and adaptable supply chain networks
  • Enhance their organization's competitive advantage through improved supply chain resilience

Syllabus

Week 1: Basics of Supply Chain Resilience

  • What are disruptions
  • Two dimensions to understand a disruption
  • Why is it difficult to plan ahead for disruptions
  • Definition of supply chain resilience
  • The 4 phases of resilience

Week 2: Resilience Measures

  • Key resilience capabilities
  • What are typical resilience measures?
  • What measures are applied in the real world?
  • How do measures differ by industry?
  • The example of Ericsson
  • SPAICER and their use cases

Week 3: Measurement of Resilience

  • Why is measurement of resilience important?
  • The zone of balanced resilience
  • How to measure resilience in different ways?
  • Current research in SCRES measurement
  • Introducing 3 different resilience indices (Capability-driven, simulation-based and vulnerability-based)
  • How can AI help in measuring resilience?

Week 4: Continuous Resilience Management

  • Introduction to the resilience management framework
  • The zone of balanced resilience as the goal of resilience management
  • Resilient management in companies
  • The week in the life of a resilience manager
  • How can effective resilience management mitigate damage from disruptions?
  • Quantitative and qualitative benefits?

By enrolling in this course, you'll be at the forefront of supply chain innovation, equipped with the knowledge and skills to build and maintain resilient supply chains in an increasingly uncertain world. Don't miss this opportunity to future-proof your career and drive your organization's success!