Course Brief

On completion of this module, learners will be able to appraise a variety of tools and techniques to establish the level of risk in supply chains and to recommend and apply ways of avoiding, mitigating or managing risk.
  • This course is offered in 25 hours

Upon successful completion of this unit the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the nature of risk affecting supply chains
  • Understand processes in managing risk in supply chains
  • Understand risk mitigation strategies in supply chains

  • Assessment Format – Objective response. Closed book under examination conditions (Computer Based Examination)
  • Number of learning outcomes tested – 3
  • Marks per learning outcome – 20
  • Question format – Multiple Choice
  • Examination Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Pass Mark – 70%

  • Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

    Gain an industry-driven, internationally-recognised Procurement and Supply qualification!

    The Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply provides senior buyers, contract and supply chain managers with the expertise to improve organisational procurement and to fulfil organisational objectives. It gives you the knowledge base to reduce cost, improve quality and timescales, manage the supply chain and deal with legal issues.

    The qualification progressively builds on the Advanced Certificate and Diploma levels; it focuses on a higher level of practical, theoretical and technical knowledge and understanding of procurement and supply. Your learning will focus on how to deal with key aspects of risk in supply chains and mitigation of those risks; processing and evaluating
    contracts and the impact of legal implications when contracts are breached.

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