Short Master in Advanced Supply Chain Management

Overview
The Short Master in Advanced Supply Chain Management Program provides participants with a comprehensive method for addressing organizational capacities, strategic priorities, and business model alignment.  Participants in the program will understand the various viewpoints on supply chain design, including supply chains as systems, digital possibilities and challenges, and the importance of human capital development in supply chains.

After completing the program, participants will understand the current state of affairs and construct a competitive supply chain process model and functional structure that fits organizational structure, company strategy, and other significant aspects.

Objectives
The primary objectives of this program are to:

• Establish a functioning supply chain plan that aligns with the business strategy, competition strategies, market needs, operational experience, and other internal and external elements.
• Develop the supply chain architecture, organizational structure, process flow, systems, and process technologies.
• Apply all supply chain procedures, build scorecards, and manage performance using the best-fit improvement philosophy and methodology.
• Implement digital and technical solutions throughout the three supply chain flows—cash, information, and material.
• Classify the product/service supply chain as either lean or agile.
• Transform the existing supply chain system into a resilient, digitalized architecture.

Outline
The Advanced Supply Chain Management Short Master Program covers the following key modules:

• Module 1: Supply Chain Fundamentals

Introduction to supply chain components, key metrics, and drivers of performance.

• Module 2: Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management

Techniques to enhance procurement strategies and strengthen supplier partnerships.

• Module 3: Logistics and Distribution Optimization

Streamline logistics and optimize distribution channels to reduce costs and lead times.

• Module 4: Technology Integration in Supply Chains

Implement emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT for a smarter supply chain.

• Module 5: Supply Chain Finance

This module will equip participants with the needed knowledge of finance and financial statements relevant to the supply chain.

This module aims to enable participants to identify, analyze, and critically assess the company’s management of the key components and elements of working capital and how it should be financed.

• Module 6: Supply Chain Excellence

This module focuses on equipping participants with hands-on models and methodologies to rank existing supply chain networks and processes contributing to top and bottom-line improvements.

Participants will learn to design agile and efficient supply chains mitigating relevant risks and disruptions

Target Group
This program is ideal for:

• Supervisors, middle and senior managers in the supply chain domain (services or manufacturing)
• Supervisors and managers seeking career shift to the supply chain domain

Program Cost
The Advanced Supply Chain Management Program is available in two formats:

• 5-day program: €3700
• 10-day program: €6500

This program is available on different dates to suit your schedule. Simply contact us to arrange a session that works for you.

Organizers
This program is organized by the Geneva Institute of Business Management and its partners across Europe, providing participants with expert knowledge and real-world experience from industry leaders.