Certified Supply Chain Risk Management Specialist (CSCRMS) Certification Program by Tonex
- Duration: 2 Days
- Delivery: Onsite | Virtual | Hybrid
- Certification Exam: 50-question multiple choice | 90 minutes | Online
- Award: Certificate of Completion + CSCRMS Credential
The Certified Supply Chain Risk Management Specialist (CSCRMS) certification is a rigorous and modern program designed to equip professionals with practical skills and strategic tools to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the global supply chain ecosystem. Whether confronting natural disasters, geopolitical instability, cyber threats, or supplier insolvency, CSCRMS participants will learn to foster resilience, ensure continuity, and lead strategic responses.
This course blends global case studies, best practices, and hands-on workshops to develop specialists capable of driving real impact in supply chain risk domains.
Certification Objectives
By the end of this certification, participants will be able to:
- Identify and categorize internal and external supply chain risks
- Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
- Develop and implement multi-tiered risk mitigation strategies
- Design crisis response protocols for supply chain disruptions
- Evaluate third-party and supplier-related risks
- Create adaptive and resilient supply chain plans
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the CSCRMS credential:
- A Bachelor’s degree or
- 2+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, risk management, or related domains
- Exceptional professionals without degrees may be evaluated case-by-case
Target Audience
- Supply Chain Managers
- Logistics and Operations Leaders
- Risk Management Professionals
- Business Continuity Officers
- Procurement/Vendor Managers
- Strategy Consultants
- Government and Defense Acquisition Personnel
Program Module
Day 1: Foundations and Risk Identification
Module 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Risk
- Types of risk: operational, financial, reputational, strategic
- Key trends and risk drivers (e.g., pandemics, cyber risks, ESG, trade wars)
- Case examples: Boeing, Toyota, COVID-19 impact
Module 2: Supply Chain Risk Assessment & Analysis
- Qualitative vs Quantitative Risk Assessment
- Risk identification tools (FMEA, Bowtie, Fault Trees, Heat Maps)
- Risk probability and impact matrix
- Interactive Workshop: Supply Chain Risk Mapping Exercise
Module 3: Global and Tier-2/Tier-3 Supplier Risks
- Multi-tier supply chain visibility challenges
- Global risk frameworks: ISO 28000, ISO 31000
- Cybersecurity and digital supply chain risks
- Guest Speaker or Video: Insights from a Risk Leader
Day 2: Mitigation, Resilience, and Response
Module 4: Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Redundancy vs. agility
- Inventory and logistics buffering
- Dual/multi-sourcing and nearshoring
- Supplier diversification strategies
- Case Study: Apple’s multi-sourcing approach
Module 5: Crisis Management and Recovery
- Business continuity planning (BCP) & Incident response
- Communication planning and stakeholder alignment
- Post-event risk reviews and lessons learned
- Workshop: Build a 24-hour Crisis Response Plan
Module 6: Designing Resilient Supply Chains
- Digital twins, AI, and predictive analytics for risk
- Supply chain control towers and visibility tools
- Future-proofing strategies
- Final Simulation: Risk Scenario Drill and Response
CSCRMS Certification Exam
- 50 MCQs | 90 minutes | Covers all 6 modules
- Conducted online within 1 week of course completion
- Passing score: 70%
- Re-examination available once after 30 days
Deliverables
- Participant Workbook (PDF + editable)
- Slide Decks for all Modules
- Exam Prep Guide with Sample Questions
- Certificate + Digital Credential (via Badge.ink or similar)