Supply chain security

This programme examines contemporary supply chain security initiatives to equip delegates with the skills to make informed evaluation and purchasing decisions about supply chain security. 

Supply chain security has evolved not only in repsonse to international events of terrorism, but also from voluntary initiatives, mandatory requirements initiatives from the World Customs Organisation, the European Union and the United States. 

Coupled with the introduction of an international standard for supply chain security (ISO 28000), security will increasingly become an issue of compliance in the future. 

Tomorrow’s executives working in shipping and the supply chain must be equipped with current knowledge of security initiatives, their shortcomings, the threats they face and be able to make informed decisions about security.

What are the course outcomes?

Particpants will develop a deep understanding of

  • the background and development of contemporary supply chain security initiatives and legislation, including port and maritime security
  • current technology in supply chain security and understanding of its effectiveness
  • insurance underwriting relevant to supply chain security: terrorism, piracy (including kidnap and ransom), marine war, political risk and trade disruption insurance; including the underwriting process, underwriting criteria and insurance clauses.
  • the problems associated with implementing security regimes in the supply chain, including port and maritime security.
  • the performance of security risk assessments
  • issues surrounding the purchase of insurance relevant to supply chain security

Through this you wil gain the ability to

  • identify and appreciate the security issues faced by organisations (governmental and non-governmental) in the supply chain
  • apply theoretical security scenarios and to devise security solutions to hypothetical situations described in course exercises
  • prepare vessel or port facility security plans
  • apply security solutions to security scenarios
  • calculate the efficient trade off between security investment and residual security risk for nodes in the supply chain.

What will be covered?

The course content falls into four main areas:

  • the history of piracy and terrorism from the 18th century to modern day.
  • contemporary port, maritime and supply chain security initiatives and legislation, including all major global and local initiatives
  • technology: its application and effectiveness
  • the underwriting of piracy, terrorism, war and trade disruption insurance, including actual examples of real life war underwriting and contemporary policy terms and conditions

A suggested reading list is available prior to the course if required.

How will the programme be delivered?

This course will be delivered by Dr Risto Talas, who combines business experience includes working as a marine war and terrorism underwriter and an international business specialist in ports and logistics.  He now teaches and researches with a specialism in ports and maritime security.

What is the cost?

The course fee is £900 for the two day programme, plus VAT and including all lunches and refreshments.

When is it running?

Course dates are available on our course calendar.

 


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