Program Overview

This program strengthens supply chain resilience by equipping SMEs with practical risk management and diversification strategies, while building institutional capacity to deliver training and advisory support.

Through a combination of shared learning, tailored streams, applied case studies, and immersive field experiences, participants gain hands-on skills in:

• Supply chain risk assessment and mitigation
• Trade policy analysis and strategic sourcing
• Diversification strategies for suppliers and markets
• Technology-enabled process improvements
• Government and industry engagement

The program fosters peer-to-peer collaboration and mentoring networks, ensuring knowledge transfer beyond training. Graduates receive certification demonstrating applied competence, enabling lasting impact for their organisations and sectors.

Target Audience

• SMEs seeking to strengthen their operational resilience and market diversification
• Institutional representatives aiming to develop advisory, train-the-trainer, and mentoring skills for trade engaged SMEs

Program Approach

Phase 1 – Combined Cohort

• All participants complete SME-focused training on supply chain resilience, diversification, and trade policy.

Phase 2 – Tailored Streams

• Institutional Representatives: Build train-the-trainer skills and SME engagement capabilities
• Focus on mentoring, training delivery, SME prioritization, and policy engagement.
• SMEs: Focus on practical business needs, resilience strategies, and engagement with government/industry.