Certificate Program: Networks of Supply and Production Systems
This certificate program combines four complementary short courses in a structured learning path.
Participants who successfully complete the Certificate Program and pass the final examination receive the corresponding ECTS credits. These credits are fully recognized as one module within the HECTOR School Master of Science program.
Participants build a broad understanding of modern supply chain and production systems, covering information technology for logistics, operational and tactical supply network management, sustainable global production, and inventory management in uncertain environments. The program further explores how digital technologies, integrated planning, sustainable production strategies, and data-driven approaches interact to enable efficient, resilient, and future-oriented supply chain networks across the entire value chain.
General Information
| Date | Jul 12 - 23, 2027 |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Cost | 3,950€ |
Further questions?
Martina Waldner
Senior Program Consultant
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Program Structure
This certificate program combines four complementary short courses in a structured learning path.
Participants build a broad understanding of modern supply chain and production systems, covering information technology for logistics, operational and tactical supply network management, sustainable global production, and inventory management in uncertain environments. The program further explores how digital technologies, integrated planning, sustainable production strategies, and data-driven approaches interact to enable efficient, resilient, and future-oriented supply chain networks.
Information Technology for Logistic Systems
Introduction to Information Technology for Logistic Systems, covering core concepts of digital logistics, communication systems, material flow control, and warehouse management technologies, enabling the effective integration of IT solutions to improve logistics processes and supply chain operations.
| Date | Jul 12 - 14, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
Operational and Tactical Supply Network Management
Introduction to Operational and Tactical Supply Network Management, covering core concepts of supply chain planning, operational and tactical decision-making, Advanced Planning Systems (APS), and integrated logistics processes, enabling the coordination and optimization of efficient and resilient supply networks.
| Date | Jul 14 - 16, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
Sustainable Global Production
Introduction to Sustainable Global Production, covering core concepts of international production strategies, global manufacturing networks, sustainability, and risk management, enabling the design and management of resilient, efficient, and responsible global production systems.
| Date | Jul 19 - 23, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
Supply Network Management: Inventory Management in an Uncertain Environment
Introduction to Supply Network Management: Inventory Management in an Uncertain Environment, covering core concepts of inventory management, material flow systems, stochastic processes, and logistics modeling, enabling the analysis and optimization of resilient, efficient, and data-driven supply chain operations.
| Date | Jul 19 - 23, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
Who should attend
This certificate program is designed for professionals seeking a structured introduction to digital logistics, global production, and integrated supply network management.
- Engineers and logistics professionals
- Strengthen expertise in logistics systems, inventory management, and digital supply chain technologies.
- Operations and supply chain professionals
- Improve planning, coordination, and optimization across production, distribution, and global supply networks.
- Production and manufacturing specialists
- Develop sustainable strategies for managing international production and resilient manufacturing operations.
- Supply chain analysts and process engineers
- Apply analytical methods to optimize material flows, inventory systems, and operational decision-making.
- Project managers and consultants
- Support the digital transformation and sustainable development of global production and logistics networks.
Ready to join the full certificate program?
Book the complete program to benefit from a coherent learning journey across all four certificate courses.