This course provides a foundational framework for managing supplier risk, an essential competency for anyone in procurement, supply chain, or operations. In a world where supply chain disruptions can have immediate and significant consequences, knowing how to proactively identify, systematically document, and appropriately escalate risks is critical. This course is designed for beginners and will equip you to analyze the primary categories of supplier risk, including delivery delays, quality failures, and financial instability.

Identify, Document, and Escalate Supplier Risks

Identify, Document, and Escalate Supplier Risks
This course is part of Supplier Performance & Risk Management Specialization

Instructor: LearningMate
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What you'll learn
Analyze key supplier risks, apply documentation procedures, and effectively escalate issues to ensure supply chain integrity.
Skills you'll gain
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Issue Tracking
- Operational Risk
- Supply Management
- Talent Sourcing
- Risk Analysis
- Report Writing
- Supplier Management
- Failure Analysis
- Product Quality (QA/QC)
- Financial Analysis
- Business Risk Management
- Risk Management
- Quality Assessment
- Supplier Performance Management
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamental categories of supplier risk. Learners will explore how delivery delays, quality failures, and financial distress can impact an organization. Using real-world case studies, they will learn to analyze and spot the warning signs associated with these risks, building the foundational knowledge needed for effective procurement management.
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In this module, learners will master the structured process of documenting operational issues. The focus is on creating clear, accurate, and objective incident reports. Learners will move from understanding the "why" behind documentation to practicing the "how" through a guided screencast and a hands-on drafting exercise, ensuring they can apply standard procedures effectively.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
The final module focuses on the crucial step of escalation. Learners will understand when and why to escalate an issue and how to do so according to typical organizational policies. They will learn to identify the correct escalation channels and initiate the process, ensuring that significant supplier risks are brought to the attention of the appropriate decision-makers in a timely and professional manner.
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