Lesson 1Supply Chain Risks: Supplier Failure, Logistics Disruption, Geopolitical RisksThis section analyzes supply chain risks, from single-source components to logistics and geopolitical shocks. Learners will map critical suppliers, routes, and countries to structured risk assessments and mitigation options, including Canadian border considerations.
Single-Source and Sole-Supplier ExposureLogistics Delays and Port Congestion RiskGeopolitical and Trade Restriction ImpactsSupplier Capacity and Financial HealthMulti-Sourcing and Buffer Stock StrategiesLesson 2Cyber and Industrial Control Risks: IT Breaches, OT/ICS Compromise, Ransomware on Manufacturing SystemsThis section details cyber threats to IT and industrial control systems, including ransomware and remote access abuse. Learners will map critical assets, attack paths, and layered defenses tailored to automotive electronics plants under Canadian cybersecurity guidelines.
Crown-Jewel IT and OT Asset MappingCommon Attack Vectors in Plant NetworksRansomware Impact on Production SystemsSegmentation, Backups, and Access ControlVendor Remote Access and Patch GovernanceLesson 3Operational Risks: Factory Downtime, Quality Failures, Production Capacity ConstraintsThis section examines operational risks that interrupt production, degrade quality, or constrain capacity. It connects equipment reliability, process capability, and human factors to measurable indicators and structured risk registers in Canadian facilities.
Unplanned Downtime and Bottleneck AnalysisYield Loss, Rework, and Scrap DriversCapacity Constraints and Surge ScenariosMaintenance Strategies and Spare Parts RiskHuman Error, Training, and Work InstructionsLesson 4Customer Concentration and Commercial Risks: Demand Shock, Contract Loss, Pricing PressureThis section explores risks from customer concentration, demand shocks, and pricing pressure. It shows how portfolio mix, contract structures, and competitive dynamics shape revenue volatility and margin erosion in the Canadian market.
Customer Concentration and Dependency MapsDemand Shock and Volume Swing ScenariosContract Loss and Program End-of-Life RiskPricing Pressure and Margin CompressionCommercial Risk Indicators and TriggersLesson 5Health, Safety, and Pandemic-Related Risks Affecting Workforce AvailabilityThis section covers health, safety, and infectious disease risks that disrupt staffing and skills availability. It links EHS programs, pandemic plans, and legal duties to practical controls that keep lines running while protecting workers, aligned with Canadian health standards.
Critical Shop-Floor Health and Safety HazardsCCOHS and Local EHS Regulatory DutiesPandemic and Infectious Disease ScenariosWorkforce Contingency and Cross-Training PlansMonitoring Absenteeism and Fatigue SignalsLesson 6Regulatory and Environmental Risks: Emissions, Waste Handling, New Environmental Standards in US and MexicoThis section addresses regulatory, environmental, and sustainability risks in the US and Mexico, with Canadian parallels. It links emissions, waste, and chemical controls to permits, audits, and evolving automotive ESG expectations across North America.
Key Environmental Permits and ObligationsAir Emissions and Abatement ControlsHazardous Waste and Recycling PracticesUS, Mexico, and Canada Regulatory Change ScanningESG Expectations from OEM CustomersLesson 7Third-Party and Supplier Compliance Risks: Sanctions, Forced Labour, Non-Compliance with StandardsThis section covers third-party compliance risks, including sanctions, forced labour, and standards breaches. It explains due diligence, contract clauses, and monitoring tools tailored to automotive electronics suppliers, per Canadian labour laws.
Sanctions and Restricted-Party ScreeningForced Labour and Human Rights Red FlagsSupplier Code of Conduct RequirementsAudit Programs and On-Site AssessmentsCorrective Action and Escalation PathsLesson 8Reputational Risks: Product Recalls, Safety Incidents, Supplier MisconductThis section explains how product defects, safety incidents, and supplier behaviour can damage brand value. Learners will identify root causes, early indicators, and controls that reduce recall likelihood and reputational fallout in Canadian contexts.
Typical Recall Scenarios in Auto ElectronicsSafety Incident Root Causes and PatternsMedia, Social Networks, and Brand DamageSupplier Misconduct and OEM ExpectationsKey Indicators of Emerging Reputation RiskLesson 9Financial Risks: Foreign Exchange, Cashflow Stress, Credit Risk from Large CustomersThis section focuses on financial exposures such as FX volatility, cashflow strain, and customer credit risk. Learners will link commercial terms, hedging choices, and customer health to the plant’s financial resilience, considering Canadian dollar fluctuations.
Foreign Exchange Exposure MappingCash Conversion Cycle and Liquidity RiskCredit Risk from OEMs and Tier-1sContract Terms that Shift Financial RiskFinancial Early Warning IndicatorsLesson 10Strategic Risks: Technology Shifts, Competitive Pressure, Supplier ConsolidationThis section examines strategic risks from technology shifts, new competitors, and supplier consolidation. Learners will connect product roadmaps, capital plans, and partnership choices to long-term risk exposure in the Canadian automotive sector.
EV, ADAS, and Connectivity Trend ImpactsObsolescence of Components and PlatformsCompetitive Landscape and Price WarsSupplier Consolidation and Dependency RiskStrategic Scenario and Option Analysis
