Globale Lieferketten mit Containerschiff

Operations & Supply Chain Management

Language: Englisch
Location: München, Remote
Duration: 5 days in 1 week
Start: June 2024
Cost: 3.290 €
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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. This certificate program will familiarize participants with the basics of operations and supply chain management.

Prepare your operations and supply chain management for the future:

A relevant topic for every business manager and company

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.

Combining evidence-based research and practical input

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 (e.g. from software industry, food or luxury goods), simulation games (e.g. 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.

With this certificate program you can earn 5 ECTS that are applicable to the Executive MBA programs at the Technical University of Munich.

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Benefits

Develop sustainable and scientifically sound knowledge for your operational and supply chain management.

  • Focus on supply chains

    A company’s operations and supply chain management, both internally and externally, are critical success factors in today’s globalized and risky business environment.

  • Identifiy your opportunities

    Learn how to optimize your competitive strategy and sustainably align your supply chains and operational processes.

  • Research with Practice

    Apply evidence-based knowledge from research directly to specific practical applications. Exchange ideas with your fellow students and expand your professional network.

Program Overview

You can find all the important information about the certificate program here. Below you can find out the objectives of the program, the exact details of the process, what you will learn and which lecturers will teach you the content.

Aims of the certificate course

Here you will find information on the aims of this course and its content.

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

  • Evaluate the relationship between supply chain structures and logistical 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.
  • Formulate 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.

Details

Here you will find information on dates, requirements and other general conditions for the certificate program.
Program:Operations & Supply Chain Management
Graduation:After successful completion of the final exam, participants will receive a certificate from the Technical University of Munich.
Academic responsibility:Prof. Dr. Martin Grunow, Head of Production and Supply Chain Management Group, TUM
Target audience:Experienced executives, professionals, or managers who wish to expand their knowledge in operation and supply chain management.
Participation fee:3.290 Euro
Language:English
Discounts:10% discount for TUM Alumni and members or employees of our strategic cooperation partners (see below)
Dates:New dates will be published soon.
Study location:Munich
Format & Timing:On-campus, 1 week
Application deadline:New dates will be published soon.
Admission requirements:Relevant full-time professional experience – initial leadership experience is an advantage.
Credibility: 5 ECTS that are applicable to the Executive MBA programs at the Technical University of Munich.

*Based on our experience, the German tax benefits help many of our participants to self-finance their education as these can be worth of up to 50% of tuition fees and program related travel costs. Please, consult your personal tax advisor for more details. For participants of our programs residing outside Germany this might be applicable, please check the situation with the local tax authorities in your country of residence.

Lecturers

Get to know our experienced lecturers who will teach you the certificate content and with whom you will work.
Prof. Dr. Martin Grunow,
Head of Production and Supply Chain Management Group, TUM
Prof. Dr. Holly Ott,
Chair of Production and Supply Chain Management, TUM
Prof. Dr. Pirmin Fontaine,
Chair of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Ingolstadt School of Management, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Prof. Dr. Rainer Kolisch,
Chair of Operations Management, TUM
Prof. Dr. Alexander Hübner,
Chair of Supply and Value Chain Management, TUM

Structure

Find out here how the course is structured and what the individual modules of the certificate program contain.

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
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Testimonials

Prof. Dr. Martin Grunow
Supply chain management is more important than ever. Ensuring the resilience of supply, production, and distribution is on top of the agenda of most companies. Efficient operations are key to achieving profitability. Augmenting profit with envivonmental and social objectives of in the management of value creation networks progresses sustainability. Our program equips you to address these challenges.

Partners

Technical University of Munich & TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Attocube – Wittenstein Group
AQT
Infineon
Google
MenloSystems
IQM
Rohde & Schwarz
OHB
Volkwagen Data Lab
Quantinuum
GD
Siemens
Parity QC
Kiutra
QU Tools
Toptica Photonics
Silvia Hagn

Your contact

Silvia Hagn
Team Lead Certificate & Customized Programs

Phone: +49 (89) 289 – 26755
E-Mail: Supply.Chain@lll.tum.de

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