Risks to the Global Supply Chain

Introduction

This page provides resources on a full variety of risks to global supply-chain flows. Student begin by trying to identify these risks themselves. It develops a number of key worksheets and video resources which look at specific risks in more depth. Japan is developed as a more detailed place example and then students research examples of their own real supply-chain risks based on a mind map. This exercise is aimed at synoptic links from across the course.

Enquiry Question

What are the political, economic and physical risks to global supply chain flows?

Lesson Time: 1 Hour

Lesson Objectives:

  • To describe the different types of risk to global supply chain flows
  • To assess the importance of different risks to global supply chain flows

Teacher Notes:

Starter - Risks to the Global Supply Chain - Students should attempt to identify potential risks to the global supply chain based on the table provided in the worksheet

The completed table can be shown later form the drop-down box

1. Types of Risk - Students should watch the explanation of types of risk to the global supply chain and students should and the questions on their worksheet

2. Japan's Global Risk - Students can then read the article on Japan's global risk and identify from the text different exposures to risk demonstrated in the 2010 earthquake

3. Mind Mapping Global Risks - Students should attempt to make a mind map of global risks to the supply chain. This mind map should be synoptic and draw on examples from across the entire course

Starter Activity_Risks to the Global Supply-chain_Processes and Spatial Interactions

Complete the following diagram with possible risks to the global supply-chain

Risks to the Global Supply-chain

Check your answer with the diagram in the hidden box

Discuss what you consider to be the biggest threats according to the diagram

 To access the remainder of the activities for this lesson click here

All materials on this website are for the exclusive use of teachers and students at subscribing schools for the period of their subscription. Any unauthorised copying or posting of materials on other websites is an infringement of our copyright and could result in your account being blocked and legal action being taken against you.