Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management

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Become an expert in supply chain management!

The Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management offers the structural, conceptual and practical background that is required for out-of-the-box thinking and for improving the overall Supply Chain. Both strategic and operational issues related to structuring and managing the entire Supply Chain will be discussed, not forgetting the change process. In this way, the company's objectives (e.g. providing customer service at a lower total cost) can be archieved.

Target group

This programme is designed for executives who value:

the development of inter-plant and inter-organisational relations and networks;
a key role for Supply Chain Management;
helping to build e strong value chain from their specific position in the chain;
advising in the development and implementation of new organisational structures and supporting systems for integrated Supply Chain Management.

Typical profiles that joined previous editions of the Master Class are: Supply Chain Managers, Procurement and Materials Managers, Production Managers, Logistics and Distribution Managers, Demand and Customer Service Managers, Plant Managers, Information Systems Managers, General Managers, Sales Managers, Supply Chain Consultants, Strategy Consultants etc.

This programme is especially aimed at managers whose ambition is to grow in a dynamic environment.

Why this programme

Broaden your outlook. This programme offers a structural, conceptual and practical background that is required for radical thinking and for improving the overall supply chain.
Practical value. Both strategic and operational issues related to structuring and managing the entire supply chain will be discussed, including the change process. In this way, the company’s objectives (e.g. providing customer service at a lower total cost) can be achieved.
The Vlerick education approach. A range of strategic options, areas of action, tools and techniques will be discussed in a detailed but practical way, keeping in mind the forces that are driving the re-design of the total supply chain. The focus will be on successfully implementing and/or optimising a total supply chain, keeping the possible pitfalls in mind. This will be illustrated by exercises, case studies, testimonials, plant visits, business games, and practical expertise.
High-level teachers. More than 70% of all sessions are taught by academics with strong experience in business. Other input comes from high-level executives or researchers. Next to our own Supply Chain professors, we look for the best teachers in the world to share their expertise in their area of competence.
Individual evaluation. In order to monitor your personal progress, many feedback moments are planned throughout the year. In team assignments you will discuss, evaluate and be evaluated by your peers. A formal evaluation consists of three exam cases and an in-company project.
Enhance your expert network. The classrooms with fellow participants and teachers are fertile grounds for inspiring discussions. Moreover, all Master Class participants are invited for all six Supply Chain Forums and for the Supply Chain Conference (edition 2011) for free.

After this programme

After attending this programme, the participant will be able to organise and/or restructure the business processes within his supply chain, while keeping in mind a long-term strategy.
Participants who successfully solve the team cases, defend their project and attend at least 80% of the lectures, will be awarded the certificate of ‘Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management’.
Possibility to become a member of the Vlerick Leuven Gent Alumni Association.

Programme content

The programme is divided into 11 modules of three days each. Each module handles a specific topic. Throughout the programme, fundamental tools and techniques underlying management in general and Supply Chain Management specifically are taught (e.g. statistics, strategy, accounting, change management or business ethics).

The first four modules cover a thorough core course on operational Supply Chain Management.

Module 1: Introduction – Integrated Supply Chain Awareness
Module 2: Internal Logistics
Module 3: Purchasing
Module 4: Sales & Distribution

The following seven modules cover a specific supply chain topic each.

Module 5: Supply Chain Finance
Module 6: Integration
Module 7: Collaboration Strategies
Module 8: Lean & Agile Supply Chains
Module 9: Globalisation Strategies
Module 10: People & Organisation
Module 11: Sustainable Supply Chains

Detailed programme

The programme also incorporates 3 integrated case assignments, to be analysed in teams, covering all aspects of Supply Chain Management. In addition, the participants carry out a project in their company that concentrates on the Integrated Supply Chain or a specific area within the Supply Chain.