Certificate Program: Production and Distribution Systems
This Certificate Program is an intensive two-week program conducted entirely in China. The program combines academic expertise with practical insights into modern production and distribution systems and provides participants with a unique international learning experience at leading partner institutions.
The program is offered exclusively as a complete certificate program; individual modules or courses cannot be booked separately. During the first week, participants attend joint lectures at the German Association for Management Innovation (GAMI) in Suzhou together with participants of the Management of Product Development (MPD) program. In the second week, the programs continue separately at Tongji University in Shanghai, where participants attend program-specific modules at different institutes.
Upon successful completion of the two-week program, participants receive a certificate issued by HECTOR School in cooperation with its academic partners
General Information
| Date | Oct 25 - Nov 5, 2027 |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Location | China |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Cost | 5,500€ |
Further questions?
Martina Waldner
Senior Program Consultant
info∂hectorschool.kit.edu
+49 721 608 47880
Discover what this program is all about
This certificate program provides a comprehensive understanding of modern production and distribution systems by combining the key disciplines of quality management, supplier management, and smart manufacturing. Participants learn how these areas interact to improve operational performance, strengthen supply chains, and support digital transformation in manufacturing.
The program covers modern quality management methods, strategic sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), as well as the principles of automation and Industry 4.0. Through practical examples and real-world applications, participants gain the knowledge and skills to design efficient, resilient, and future-oriented production systems.
Travel and Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging and booking their own flights and accommodation. HECTOR School provides hotel recommendations to support participants in finding suitable accommodation during their stay in China.
International participants requiring a visa will receive a recommendation for a visa service. While HECTOR School provides guidance where possible, participants are responsible for completing the visa application process and ensuring that all required travel documents are obtained in time.
Who should attend
This certificate program is designed for professionals seeking a structured introduction to modern production and supply chain excellence, focusing on quality management, supplier relationships, and smart manufacturing technologies.
- Production and operations managers
- Improve manufacturing performance through quality-oriented processes, supplier collaboration, and digital production approaches.
- Quality managers and process engineers
- Apply quality management principles, methods, and tools to optimize products, processes, and operational performance.
- Procurement and supplier management professionals
- Develop expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, risk management, and long-term supplier relationships.
- Manufacturing and automation engineers
- Understand Industry 4.0 concepts, automation technologies, and smart manufacturing solutions for future production systems.
- Project managers and operations leaders
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving production improvement, supplier networks, and digital transformation.
- Technology consultants and transformation specialists
- Support companies in implementing quality frameworks, smart manufacturing concepts, and sustainable production strategies.
- Researchers and early-career professionals
- Build a practical understanding of current methods and technologies shaping global production and distribution systems.
Ready to join the certificate program?
Register for the complete two-week certificate program and gain international experience in productions and operations management.