Operational and Tactical Supply Network Management
Certificate Course - Productions & Operations Management - POM.4.4.I26
| Date | Jul 14 - 16, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,800€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces the fundamental concepts of operational and tactical supply network management and provides an overview of planning approaches for coordinating supply chain activities across procurement, production, distribution, and sales.
Technology
Explores supply network planning methods, optimization approaches, hierarchical planning concepts, and Advanced Planning System (APS) architectures for managing complex supply chain processes.
Applications
Examines practical applications of supply network management, including demand and supply planning, production coordination, logistics integration, and the improvement of supply chain performance through case-based analysis.
What you'll explore
- The fundamentals of operational and tactical supply network management and integrated supply chain planning.
- Supply network structures, planning processes, and the interaction of procurement, production, distribution, and sales.
- Decision-making methods and optimization approaches for managing complex supply networks.
- The architecture and application of Advanced Planning Systems (APS) for supply chain management.
- Hierarchical planning concepts and their role in coordinating operational and tactical supply chain activities.
- Practical applications of supply network planning through industrial examples and case-based exercises.
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Gain a solid understanding of operational and tactical supply network management and integrated supply chain planning.
- Learn how to analyze supply network structures, planning processes, and decision-making across procurement, production, distribution, and sales.
- Develop the ability to evaluate optimization approaches and apply planning concepts to real-world supply chain challenges.
- Understand the interaction between strategic, tactical, and operational planning within Advanced Planning Systems (APS).
- Build practical skills in designing, analyzing, and improving supply network processes through case-based applications.
Taught by recognized experts in Operational and Tactical Supply Network Management
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Nickel
Prof. Dr. Stefan Nickel is Professor and Chair of Operations Research at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and a leading expert in logistics, supply chain analytics, and location planning. His research focuses on optimizing complex systems in healthcare, production, transport, and urban mobility. He combines mathematical optimization with real-world applications to improve efficiency and decision-making in large-scale networks. As director of major research institutes including KSRI and FZI, he plays a key role in shaping applied operations research in Europe. His work bridges academia and industry to advance data-driven planning and sustainable logistics solutions.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers and supply chain professionals seeking to understand operational and tactical supply network management.
- Operations and logistics specialists looking to improve planning, coordination, and decision-making across production and distribution networks.
- Professionals involved in supply chain optimization, Advanced Planning Systems (APS), and integrated logistics management.
- Early-career professionals and technical specialists who want to build practical expertise in supply network planning, optimization methods, and operational supply chain management.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.