SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Mitigating Risk and Ensuring Continuity Across Global Supply Chains
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 – 20 Jun 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In today’s volatile global environment, supply chains face increased risks from geopolitical conflicts, cyber threats, cargo theft, and disruptions caused by natural disasters. Ensuring the security and resilience of logistics operations is now a strategic priority for organizations involved in procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
This course provides a comprehensive approach to securing supply chain operations across all tiers, from raw material sourcing to final delivery. Participants will gain practical strategies for assessing vulnerabilities, designing contingency plans, applying international security frameworks, and embedding resilience into logistics operations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Assess security vulnerabilities across the supply chain lifecycle
• Implement physical, digital, and procedural security controls
• Understand global security standards such as ISO 28000 and C-TPAT
• Develop and test business continuity and incident response plans
• Integrate risk management into procurement and logistics functions
Key Benefits of Attending
• Understand emerging security risks affecting supply chain operations
• Gain insight into international security certifications and frameworks
• Apply proactive strategies to mitigate theft, fraud, and disruption
• Enhance the resilience of your organization’s global supply chain
• Learn from real case studies and security incident reviews
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Supply chain and logistics managers
• Procurement and operations professionals
• Facility security and risk management personnel
• Warehouse and distribution center supervisors
• Compliance and quality assurance officers
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Threat and vulnerability assessment
• Supply chain continuity planning
• Compliance with global security standards
• Crisis response and recovery strategy
• Strategic coordination across logistics functions
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved protection of goods in transit and storage
• Reduced financial and reputational impact of disruptions
• Enhanced supplier vetting and risk controls
• Support for ISO 28000, C-TPAT, and TAPA compliance
• Strengthened business continuity and resilience frameworks
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Threat mapping, global best practices, security design
• Case Studies – Supply chain breaches, cyber incidents, theft investigations
• Workshops – Risk assessments, policy drafting, response planning
• Peer Exchange – Lessons from cross-industry security leaders
• Tools – Audit checklists, ISO 28000 guidelines, crisis simulation templates
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Understanding the Supply Chain Security Landscape
Module 1: Global Supply Chain Risks and Threat Trends (07:30 – 09:30)
• Terrorism, theft, cybercrime, geopolitical disruptions
• Case examples of major incidents and impacts
Module 2: Supply Chain Structure and Vulnerability Points (09:45 – 11:15)
• Suppliers, transport, warehousing, customs
• Risk exposure at each stage
Module 3: Physical and Procedural Security Measures (11:30 – 01:00)
• Access control, surveillance, cargo inspection
• Standard operating procedures for secure operations
Module 4: Workshop – Mapping Your Supply Chain’s Weak Spots (02:00 – 03:30)
• Identify and assess risk exposure in your own organization
Day 2: Security Standards and Risk Management Frameworks
Module 5: ISO 28000 – Supply Chain Security Management System (07:30 – 09:30)
• Scope, implementation, and certification process
Module 6: C-TPAT and AEO Programs (09:45 – 11:15)
• U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership, Authorized Economic Operator programs
• Benefits and compliance requirements
Module 7: Risk-Based Thinking in Logistics Operations (11:30 – 01:00)
• Identifying critical threats, probability, and impact
• Developing a supply chain risk register
Module 8: Workshop – Building a Risk Management Matrix (02:00 – 03:30)
• Evaluate and prioritize mitigation actions
Day 3: Cybersecurity and Information Protection
Module 9: Digital Risks in Modern Supply Chains (07:30 – 09:30)
• Cyber attacks on logistics platforms, ransomware
• Protecting data and networks
Module 10: Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management (09:45 – 11:15)
• Due diligence, access control, service-level agreements
Module 11: Case Study – Cyber Breach in a Logistics Firm (11:30 – 01:00)
• Incident review, failure points, lessons learned
Module 12: Workshop – Drafting a Cybersecurity Protocol (02:00 – 03:30)
• Incident response planning and stakeholder roles
Day 4: Emergency Planning and Crisis Response
Module 13: Business Continuity Planning (07:30 – 09:30)
• Scenario planning, resource prioritization, continuity teams
Module 14: Crisis Communication and Stakeholder Engagement (09:45 – 11:15)
• Internal/external communication strategies during crises
Module 15: Simulating a Supply Chain Disruption (11:30 – 01:00)
• Operational exercises and tabletop drills
Module 16: Workshop – Build Your Continuity Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Plan structure, recovery steps, and performance indicators
Day 5: Integration and Auditing of Supply Chain Security
Module 17: Auditing and Compliance for Supply Chain Security (07:30 – 09:30)
• Internal audit techniques and external certification prep
Module 18: Integrating Security with Procurement and Logistics (09:45 – 11:15)
• Embedding controls in sourcing, transport, and warehousing
Module 19: Performance Metrics and Reporting (11:30 – 01:00)
• KPIs, dashboards, and benchmarking security outcomes
Module 20: Final Workshop – Secure Supply Chain Roadmap (02:00 – 03:30)
• Action plan for long-term security improvement
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Supply Chain & Logistics Security Management, validating their competence in securing logistics networks, managing risk across the supply chain, and aligning operations with international security standards.