Content

1. Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management

2. Basic Principles of Supply Chain Risk

3. Types and Categories of Supply Chain Risk

4. Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Measurement

5. Risk Analysis and Assessment Methodologies

6. Risk Mitigation Strategies and Approaches

7. Supply Chain Resilience and Business Continuity

8. Risks in the Global Supply Chain and Geopolitical Factors

9. Supplier Risk Management and Procurement Strategies

10. Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Risks

11. Digital Risks and Cybersecurity in Supply Chains

12. Environmental and Sustainability Risks

13. Future Trends and Emerging Challenges

A combination of teaching and learning methods will be used, aiming at the active participation of the students and the practical application of the thematic units under examination; there will also be lectures using audiovisual media, discussions, and analyses of case studies on real business issues, experiential (group) activities, as well as projections of relevant videos.

The students will also undertake an individual or group project.

Furthermore, articles, audiovisual lecture materials, web links/addresses, useful information, case studies and exercises for further practice are posted in digital form on the AUA Open e-Class platform.

Learning results

The aim of the course is to:

develop and implement comprehensive strategies for managing complex international supply chain projects, demonstrating proficiency in project planning, risk assessment, and cross-cultural collaboration.
analyze global supply chain risks (geopolitical, cyber, environmental) using frameworks such as ISO 31000 and quantitative models
examine the implementation of mitigation strategies for resilience, including supplier diversification, digital twins and crisis simulation
analyze EU and UN sustainability policies and frameworks for designing resilient systems.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

describe the main risks in global supply chains
analyze the mitigation strategies of businesses and organizations
describe policies at the national, regional, and global levels

evaluate the choices and decisions of businesses and organizations in the light of integrated risk management.

Bibliography

Suggested Bibliography in English Language:

• Khan, O., Huth, M., Zsidisin, G. A., & Henke, M. (Eds.). (2023). Supply chain resilience: Reconceptualizing risk management in a post-pandemic world (Vol. 21). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16489-7

• Khojasteh, Y., Xu, H., & Zolfaghari, S. (Eds.). (2022). Supply chain risk mitigation: Strategies, methods and applications (Vol. 332). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09183-4

• Paul, S. K., Agarwal, R., Sarker, R. A., & Rahman, T. (Eds.). (2023). Supply chain risk and disruption management: Latest tools, techniques and management approaches. Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2629-9

Related academic Journals:

• Journal of Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Analytics

• Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

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