Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Faculty of Business, Communication and Finance

Supply Chain Management

3rd- 7th November  2025 – Rotterdam

In order to have an edge over competitors in a global economy, organizations are finding out that a managed supply chain is the key to success. Supply chain management is a crucial aspect of any working manager’s responsibilities in today’s global supply environment and it has emerged as the new key to increased productivity and competitiveness of major manufacturing and service enterprises. The aim of this course is to bring about better customer satisfaction, improved performance, lower inventory costs and better production and development.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Comprehend the flows of supply chain management.
  • Know how to measure supply chain operations for the sake of management and optimization.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of logistics operations
  • Create planning methods that will be crucial in improving the company’s overall performance.
  • Identify and evaluate best practice solutions particular to business requirement
  • Improve existing value chains as well as create new propositions through today’s leaner, more agile and responsive networks

 

Target Participants

This course is suitable for procurement, engineering, logistics, marketing, distribution, production and supply chain practitioners as well as commercial management. It is also intended for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge and boost performance in supply chain management.

Outline

  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • Overview of Supply Chain Functions within an Organization
  • Supply Chain Network Design, Planning and Operation
  • Identifying Supply Chains
  • Key supply Chain Management Processes
  • Evolution of supply chain management
  • Creating Value through Supply Chain Management
  • The Impact of Globalization on Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Management Strategy
  • Elements of Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Performance Metrics
  • Managing the Supply Chain for Financial Performance

 

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