Operations & Supply Chain Management

Art des Abschlusses: 
Zertifikat
Dauer: 
1 week
Studienformat: 
berufsbegleitendes Studium
Sprache: 
English
Studienangebot: 
Akademische Weiterbildungsangebote ohne formalen Abschluss
Kosten: 
€3290
Allgemeine Zugangsvoraussetzungen: 
Berufspraxis
Link zum Veranstalter: 
https://www.lll.tum.de/certifi...
Studienort: 
Munich
Lehrkraft: 
Prof. Dr. Martin Grunow
ECTS-Punkte: 
5 ECTS

Insights into the basics of operations and supply chain management

This certificate program will familiarize participants with the basics of operations and supply chain management.

Participants will explore applications in different business contexts and organizational structures, while identifying the role of leadership in these processes. Participants will elaborate on how to evaluate strategic and organizational risks within the supply chain, and cover topics such as:

  • (Sustainable) supply chain management and performance
  • Inventory Management and Logistics
  • Innovation in supply chain management
  • Operations management and operation flow lines
  • Modern slavery
  • Procurement management and negotiation with suppliers

After completing this certificate program, the participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate the relationship between supply chain structures and logistic capabilities and how these support a firm's competitive strategy.
  • Calculate the impact of key supply chain functions on the financial figures in a firm or supply chain and balance the appropriate costs.
  • Explain the challenges and opportunities presented by new digital technologies in operations and supply chain management.
  • Forms for an integrated supply chain strategy.
  • Understand the fundamentals of operations management concepts.
  • Understand the fundamentals of strategic procurement and its contribution to the establishment of a successful supply chain.
  • Explain the foundations of logistics and inventory management as integral parts of supply chain management.
Fächergruppe: 
Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Gliederung: 

Why this program?

A relevant topic for every business manager and company:

A company's operations and its management of its supply chain, both internally and externally, are critical success factors in today's globalized and risk-prone business environments. The rapid changes in global marketplaces, sourcing, communications, and digitalization require companies to optimize and tailor their operations to support their overall competitive strategy by managing the flow of products, information, and funds to maximize the value for the entire system. Today's turbulent environments make resilient supply chains more critical than ever.

Combination of evidence-based research and practical input

The course combines theory and practice: Professors and researchers from TUM and our partners provide the academic knowledge, while industry experts share valuable practical insights. This course is designed as an active-learning module and will combine lectures, case studies (eg from software industry, food or luxury goods), simulation games (eg distribution, management) and group work.

Applying the knowledge right away

Participants will learn to think analytically in order to successfully apply their knowledge and technical expertise acquired during the course to solve a variety of real business problems.

Participants can broaden their professional network:

Participants will get to know professionals from academia, practitioners and peers from different industries and can establish new contacts and learn from others.

Zielgruppe: 

Experienced executives, professionals, or managers who wish to expand their knowledge in operation and supply chain management.

Details der Zugangsvoraussetzung: 

Relevant full-time professional experience – initial leadership experience is an advantage.