Master in Supply Chain Management & Logistics

MODULE 1BUSINESS & SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES ALIGNMENTStrategic Leadership, Transformation & Change - 5 ECTS· Liquid organizations and change management· Balanced Scorecard· Agile Manifesto and principles· UX and Customer Experience in the digital age
Global Supply Chain Strategy & Design Key Drivers - 5 ECTS· Key factors in efficient Supply Chain design· End-to-end interconnection and interdependence throughout the Supply Chain· Global flow design optimization: Nearshoring and Offshoring· Customization of the Supply Chain depending on the sector of activity· Key processes and support processes included in the Supply Chain

MODULE 2GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING & EXECUTION PROCESSES SYNCHRONIZATIONForecasting, Planning & Manufacturing in Global Supply Chain - 5 ECTS· Demand planning, information sources, techniques and optimal results· Planning: procurement, production and inventories· Structured processes for agreeing a single strategic and tactical business plan: Sales & Operations Planning and Integrated Business Planning· Processes related to material management: Material Requirement Planning and Just-in-Time/Just-in-Case· Manufacturing approaches with an impact on the available capacity and customer service: Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order (MTS-MTO)
Warehousing, Transportation & Distribution in turbulent times - 5 ECTS· Distribution centre design: Quality, service and efficiency· Procurement management in distribution centres and monitoring warehouse operations· Design and operational management of transport networks· Relations and management of operations with external companies: 3PL and 4PL logistics operators· International, shipping, customs and Incoterms
Suppliers & Customers Relationship Management (SRM/CRM) - 5 ECTS· Purchasing and Suppliers: Tactical and strategic management· New technologies applied to purchasing· Efficient negotiation techniques for purchasing· Procurement and order management cycle· Operational and strategic management of customer relations

MODULE 3BUSINESS & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) MINDSETLean, Quality & Project Management with Finance Fundamentals - 5 ECTS· Financial management of the company and the Supply Chain· Efficient project management· Application of the Agile methodology in the implementation of processes and projects· Lean Supply Chain: Operations, execution and administration· Quality management and traceability applied to the Supply Chain
Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Mindset: Talent & Team Management - 5 ECTS· Efficient management of active listening and communication· Professional networking for improving Supply Chain dynamics· Efficient Team Management· ESG: Environmental, social and governance related to the Supply Chain· Talent management and professionals: Attracting and retaining talent

MODULE 4DECISIONS AND INNOVATION THROUGH SIMULATIONS, ANAYTICS & TECHNOLOGIESEfficient Decision Making with Simulation and Analytics - 5 ECTS· Business decision simulation using the Fresh Connection platform· Descriptive Analytics: Indicators that show the status and evolution of the Supply Chain· Predictive models and their application within the context of the Supply Chain· Mathematical optimizers: Concepts, techniques and practical applications· Dynamic simulation models for discrete events: Digital twin creation
Digital Transformation & Innovation in Supply Chains - 5 ECTS· Digital Transformation: Impact of new technologies on Supply Chain activities· How robotics is modifying the way we operate in the Supply Chain: Robotics & Automation· E-Commerce, E-Logistics and Multi-Channel: New business models based on a different Supply Chain design· Support technologies that underpin the execution of activities throughout the Supply Chain· Innovation management: Impact of the introduction of new products and processes on the Supply Chain

MASTER'S THESIS15 ECTSThis is far more than just a research project required to gain a Master qualification. It is the optimal time and place to combine all your academic experience, professional ambition, personal vision and creativity. It is your opportunity to put all the knowledge and skills you have acquired into practice and work towards the goals you set yourself.