Supply Network Management: Inventory Management in an Uncertain Environment
Certificate Course - Productions & Operations Management - POM.4.1.I26
| Date | Jul 19 - 23, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,800€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces the fundamental concepts of inventory management and material flow systems and provides an overview of analytical approaches for managing uncertainty in supply chain operations.
Technology
Explores methods for modeling logistics processes, inventory systems, material flows, and stochastic effects to support planning and operational decision-making.
Applications
Examines practical applications of inventory management, including material flow planning, order picking, bullwhip effect analysis, and the optimization of logistics processes in uncertain environments.
What you'll explore
- The fundamentals of inventory management and material flow systems in uncertain supply chain environments.
- Methods for modeling logistics processes and planning efficient material flows.
- Inventory control, order picking, and analytical approaches for improving supply chain performance.
- The impact of stochastic processes, uncertainty, and the bullwhip effect on logistics systems.
- Methods for analyzing supply chain behavior and developing effective countermeasures.
- Practical applications through case studies, model-based analysis, and real-world logistics scenarios.
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Gain a solid understanding of inventory management and material flow systems in uncertain supply chain environments.
- Learn how to model logistics processes, analyze inventory systems, and evaluate the effects of uncertainty on supply chain performance.
- Develop the ability to identify causes of inefficiencies, including stochastic effects and the bullwhip effect, and apply appropriate improvement strategies.
- Understand the interaction between inventory management, material flows, and operational decision-making across supply networks.
- Build practical skills through case studies and model-based approaches for optimizing inventory and logistics processes.
Taught by recognized experts in 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.- Ing. Kai Furmans
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai Furmans is Director of the Institute for Material Handling and Logistics Systems at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His research focuses on stochastic models in production and logistics, lean material flow systems, cyber-physical logistics in Industry 4.0, and risk management in supply chains. With a background in industrial engineering and extensive leadership experience in academia and industry, including Bosch, he combines analytical logistics methods with real-world applications. At KIT, he advances innovative, resilient and data-driven logistics and supply chain systems for future industrial environments.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers and logistics professionals seeking to understand inventory management and material flow systems in uncertain supply chain environments.
- Operations and supply chain specialists looking to improve inventory planning, logistics processes, and supply chain performance.
- Professionals involved in inventory optimization, material flow planning, and the management of uncertainty in production and logistics systems.
- Early-career professionals and technical specialists who want to build practical expertise in stochastic logistics, inventory management, and supply network optimization.
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.