Supply Chain Risk Training
This hands‑on training teaches your team how to quantify supplier risk, set controls, build mitigation plans, and monitor risk over time.
You’ll leave with a complete risk action plan for one of your real suppliers, plus the frameworks and materials to embed the approach across your organisation.
4 online modules • 2 hours each • Starts 30 September
Supply Chain Risk Training
This training equips procurement and supply chain professionals with the tools to anticipate, assess and mitigate risk across supply networks and supplier relationships.
Practical supplier risk training that delivers measurable impact from day one
Quantify and prioritise supplier risk using proven TPRM principles
Identify vulnerabilities across your supply network and supply chain
Establish risk controls, governance and clear accountability
Build mitigation plans that mobilise stakeholders and drive action
Monitor risk using performance measures, KRIs and structured reviews
Use contracts and supplier relationships to improve resilience and reduce risk
Format:
Online: 4 modules delivered over four 2‑hour sessions or
In‑person: 1‑day intensive workshop
Pricing (per person, excl. tax):
Includes one‑to‑one coaching, templates, and all course materials.
North America: US$ 1,470
EMEA: £1,130
Asia Pacific: AUD$ 1,970
Seats are limited. Public cohorts typically sell out 4–6 weeks in advance.
You will learn how to:
Why train with State of Flux
State of Flux is the global authority on supplier management. Our training combines industry-leading insights, practical methodologies, and expert coaching to help procurement and supply chain teams reduce supplier risk, improve resilience, and build capability that delivers measurable results long after the course ends.
Built on 18 Years of Global Supplier Management Research
2,400+ organisations studied
2.7 million supplier management datapoints analysed
Used by leading global enterprises
Frameworks grounded in real-world practice, not theory
Course overview
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Topic covered:
Third-party risk management fundamentals
Supplier lifecycle governance
Due diligence and onboarding
Risk governance and controls
Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Supplier exit planning
You will be able to:
Understand the principles of effective TPRM
Apply a lifecycle approach to supplier governance
Establish robust risk management processes
Improve compliance and audit preparedness
Develop practical governance and exit plans
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Topics covered:
Supply chain risk identification
Risk drivers and root-cause analysis
Supply chain mapping
Risk assessment and quantification
Risk controls and mitigation strategies
KRIs, monitoring and reporting
Business continuity and resilience
You will be able to:
Identify risks across complex supply chains
Assess and quantify risk exposure
Prioritise risks using structured frameworks
Design effective mitigation plans and controls
Monitor risk using meaningful indicators
Strengthen organisational resilience
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Topics covered:
Contract management for TPRM
Key contract clauses and risk controls
Performance management and KPIs
Key risk indicators and early warning signals
Supplier governance
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Collaboration and value creation
You will be able to:
Use contracts as effective risk management tools
Develop performance measures that identify risks early
Strengthen supplier governance practices
Improve supplier performance and accountability
Build collaborative relationships that reduce risk
Enhance value and supply chain resilience
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Topics covered:
Stakeholder identification and mapping
Governance roles and responsibilities
RASCI frameworks
Cross-functional collaboration
Stakeholder communication
Supplier engagement and trust building
You will be able to:
Mobilise stakeholders around risk objectives
Clarify accountability across the supplier lifecycle
Improve governance and decision-making
Strengthen collaboration across business functions
Build trusted supplier relationships
Drive more effective risk management outcomes
September - October
Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21,
Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm UK time zone
Format: 4 online modules over 4, 2-hour sessions.
Cost: £1,130 (excl tax) per person, including one-to-one coaching & materials.
Explore our training courses in practice
Explore our Training Courses in Practice
Training as a team?
Build capability across your organisation. We design customised TPRM programmes tailored to your organisation’s suppliers, industry, categories, and risk profile.
Tailored modules • In-person delivery • Group pricing
FAQ
Ready to reduce exposure to supplier risk?
Equip your team with the tools, confidence, and capability to manage supplier risk proactively.
Speak to a training advisor and contact us at: enquiries@stateofflux.co.uk
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The programme is delivered through a series of interactive instructor-led workshops, either virtually or in person. Each module combines practical learning with real-world application, supported by assignments, templates, reference materials and tools that participants can apply immediately within their own organisation. Depending on the delivery format selected, participants may also have access to coaching and implementation support.
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This course is designed for procurement, supply chain, supplier management and risk professionals who are responsible for identifying, assessing and managing supplier-related risks. It is particularly valuable for individuals managing critical suppliers, supporting supplier governance activities, or seeking to strengthen risk management capability across their organisation.
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Immediately. The training is highly practical and encourages participants to apply concepts, tools and frameworks to their own suppliers and risk scenarios throughout the programme. Participants leave with actionable outputs that can be implemented straight away within existing supplier and risk management processes.
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Yes. The course covers risk governance, oversight, controls and the management of supplier-related risks, making it particularly relevant for organisations operating in regulated environments. Examples and discussions can be aligned to the specific regulatory and compliance requirements of your industry.
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Absolutely. Every programme can be tailored to reflect your organisation's priorities, risk profile, industry context, current level of maturity and strategic objectives. This ensures the training is practical, relevant and directly applicable to your operating environment.
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