Resilient Value Chain Management
While modern industry is still adapting to the emergence of Industry 4.0, a new opportunity space is starting to surface. The ability to balance sustainability, people and resilient value chains is quickly becoming the defining differentiator for Operations professionals the world over. We call this Industry 5.0. And we want you to shape it.
Profound change currents are reshaping supply chains on a global scale. Those who wish to stay ahead of this change need to move from supply chain management to value chain management thinking. Move beyond simply managing operations to realizing growth, innovation and sustainability goals towards Industry 5.0.
Unlocking the opportunity to set growth, innovation and sustainability goals rather than simply managing operations is the great competitive advantage of professionals versed in Industry 5.0.
Our Executive Certificate is for those who want to drive change responsibly within the value chain. It focuses on end-to-end value creation, from procurement/sourcing to remanufacture, refurbishing and recycling.
Participant profile
This program is for professionals with minimum 5 years who want to understand and transform the value chain and bring sustainable solutions to the decision-making table by leveraging Industry 5.0 opportunities.
Format
The modules consist each of 3 full class days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), in person at the EPFL Campus, along with remote and blended learning. Total required time investment is approximatively 350 hours. It is designed to enable you to continue your work and study at the same time.
A Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) is granted by EPFL upon successful completion of all modules in the set duration of three months.
Registration for individual modules is also possible (subject to availability).
April 18-20, 2024
Make a measurable difference
- Green distribution & cost impacts
- Urban transportation
- Reverse logistics
May 2-4, 2024
Move towards the new metrics
- Operations at the centre of company strategy
- Productivity & operational speed for agility
- Ops analytics & re-design
- The new operations KPIs
- Costumer driven collaborative planning
May 23-25, 2024
Re-design, risk manage & scenario plan
- Redesigning your operations strategy
- Risk: strategic vs. operational vs. tactical
- The customer at the centre
- Scenario planning
June 20-22, 2024
Maximise the value of the end to end supply chain
- E2E value chain overview
- The financial value in the value chain
- Value stream mapping
- The power of collaborative planning
- Introduction to predictive analytics
6 Online Webinars
Deeply understanding the various value chain stakeholder interests
What our participants say
“I would recommend this program because it has been really helpful to better understand the whole value chain end-to-end. Each module has been very interesting and provided a short but deep understanding of each component. The Serious Business Simulation Game (practical case study work) is helping to apply the different concepts to better understand how to use them in real life.”
Aurélien Blanc, Regional Demand Planner at Givaudan (2022 Graduate)
“The CAS in Resilient Value Chain Management has been one of the best courses I’ve done during my professional life. Very nice to be “back to school”! Despite the years of experience in supply chain, there is always something new to discover and learn. This really was the best platform: Fantastic experienced professors, professional guests & professional team mates from different functional areas bringing diverse and new perspectives to your point of view. Tailor-made around resilience, sustainability, logistics and financial impact, all directly applicable to your professional life with a nice simulation tool (practical case study work).”
Fabio Sant, European Operation Planning Manager at Nestlé Purina (2022 Graduate)
Tuition fee
The fee for the CAS (all modules) is 9’800 CHF
It is also possible to take individual modules if one only needs to do a deep dive in certain topics.
We also offer multiple module discounts when you register for 2 modules or more.
For a detailed price list, please contact us at [email protected]
Please note: Priority is given to the applicants for the full CAS. Applications for single modules are subject to availability.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree, fluency in English and a minimum of 5 years work experience.
Application and Registration
All applications for the CAS are done online. See the FAQs for required documents and how to apply.
Would you like to learn more about the CAS and how to secure your seat?
Request a brochure with a full overview of the program. We are happy to answer any questions you would have.
Our most common questions are listed below, however feel free to get in touch at [email protected] if you have further questions.
FAQ
- All modules: 9’800 CHF*
- Single modules: from 1’950 CHF
- Multiple modules: discounts when you register for 2 or more modules
Request a brochure or contact us at [email protected] for a detailed price list.
* An early bird fee discount of 500 CHF applies (limited and offered on a first come first served basis) if you register by October 15, 2023.
Priority is given to the applicants for the full CAS. Applications for single modules are subject to availability.
All 5 modules must be successfully completed in order to obtain the CAS.
- Each module consists of 4 x 3 days of live classes (every 3rd weekend on Thu, Fri & Sat and 6 webinars), over a period of 3 months
- These are consecutive Thursday, Friday and Saturdays
- Class days start at 9:15 and finish at 17:15
Each module includes remote and blended learning.
Yes , we have built a new flexible learning model to cater to busy schedules.
It’s possible to upskill by attending single subjects (modules) of interest or a group of subjects at new special prices (starting at 1’950 CHF) if people are not quite prepared to commit to the full CAS.
We also offer multiple module discounts when you register for 2 modules or more.
Contact us for the full price list at [email protected]
Otherwise it’s possible to experience the first module, and then decide to continue to fill the requirements of the CAS, as long as it is done in order and within one year.
A Bachelor’s degree, fluency in English and a minimum of 5 years work experience.
Follow the online application link below. You will need:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy & transcript for each degree
- A scan of your passport
- One passport photo (minimum 300 dpi – jpg file)
Online application:
- Apply for the Certificate of Advanced Studies (all modules)
Applications are taken on a rolling basis; it is advisable to apply at least 30 days prior to the start of the module.
The next CAS starts on April 18th, 2024.
However, pre-work will be expected to be done in the week preceding the start of the CAS. Readings will be available on our online platform 2 weeks before the start of the CAS.