Supplier Management & Supply Chain Risk Management (OPMT 2140)
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.
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.
Course code: OPMT 2140
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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Corequisites
OPMT 1240.
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0Additional Information
- 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
† 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.