Building Resilient Supply Chains
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Resilient Value Chain Management
The program
Profound global change currents from political and economic tensions such as U.S. tariff risk, escalating climate risk, including extreme weather events and resource scarcity, and rising geopolitical conflict and misinformation are reshaping global markets and driving unprecedented supply chain disruption.
We must build risk-ready, sustainable, and digitally prepared systems capable of absorbing shocks, adapting rapidly, and ensuring business continuity.
Our Executive Certificate is for those who want to drive change responsibly within the value chain. It provides both a top down and bottom up view of how the entire value chain connects, operates and flows. It focuses on the various stakeholder interests and trade-offs to be made and the most relevant key performance indicators to build resilience and agility. Understanding the end to end process, the people involved and which data is most relevant, is the necessary step before any digital transformation. This course enhances collaboration as experts from roles across the value chain learn a common language and systemic view. It also explores proven strategies for smart green logistics for carbon emissions equivalent reduction and customer loyalty.
Crucially, resilience is not the responsibility of supply chain managers alone. It requires collaboration across operations, finance, procurement, strategy, technology, and sustainability functions – breaking down silos and establishing a shared language of value creation across the enterprise. It is the responsibility of all business operations professionals.
Participant profile
This program is for experienced professionals (5 to 25 years experience) from any role within the wider business operations, governmental and non-governmental communities, who want to understand and transform our global value chains.
Format
Each module consist of 3 full class days (usually Thursday, Friday & Saturdays), in person at the EPFL Campus in Lausanne, Switzerland, along with remote and blended learning. It is designed to enable you to continue your work and study at the same time.
A Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Resilient Value Chain Management is granted by EPFL upon successful completion of all modules.
This program is designed for flexibility: Attending individual modules is also possible (subject to availability).
Module overview (2026)
End-to-End Supply Chain Management
- Link value chain strategy to finance, business value, sustainability, and resilience
- Master value network models to optimise resources and stakeholder collaboration
- Break organisational silos, strengthen risk management and ensure business continuity
- Experience hands-on learning through a dynamic simulation game that drives real-world insight and teamwork
Leading Lean Operations
- Lean Management tools for waste reduction, risk management & digitalisation
- Productivity & operational speed for agility
- Sales & Operations Planning best practice and evolution with AI
- Supervised Lean Champion Project to bring value to your organisation
- Lean Champion Certification (C-level adapted course for senior leaders)
Managing Risks for Resilience
- Evaluate best practices to design and manage risk-ready, end-to-end supply chains
- Analyse strategic decisions and their financial impact across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Build resilient supply chains that ensure continuity, adaptability, and long-term competitiveness
- Apply proven strategies and frameworks to anticipate disruptions and accelerate recovery
Smart Green Logistics
- Analyse global logistics networks to enhance business value amid shifting geopolitical and economic contexts
- Evaluate transport modes and last-mile solutions for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience
- Integrate circular supply chain principles to close resource loops and reduce environmental impact
- Unlock the value of AI in supply chains inspired by pragmatic cases with frameworks to follow
What do our participants say?
Aurélien Blanc
“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, Planning Manager at Givaudan (2022 Graduate)
Frédéric Oppliger
“With a background in Quality in the Pharma industry, I enrolled in this CAS program to develop my knowledge in the Supply Chain field, as part of my development plan at Bristol Myers Squibb. It happened at a time when I was thinking about a career move and exploring other areas of the organization I’m working for; it definitely helped me to take the step. For me, the overall highlights of this program were meeting people, developing my network, sharing experience, and competing (in a friendly way!) during the serious business game sessions. The general atmosphere in this program, with the lecturers and classmates, was very nice and interactive; it exceeded my expectations in terms of learning and enjoyment.”
Frédéric Oppliger, Director Supply Chain at Bristol Myers Squibb (2023 Graduate)
Fabio Sant
“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)
Admissions & tuition
Tuition Fee
The fee for the full 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 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 that priority is given to the applicants for the full CAS. Application for individual modules is subject to availability.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 5 years work experience
- Fluency in English
Applications
How to apply?
Applications for the CAS or individual modules are submitted online. You will need:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma & transcripts for each degree
- A scan of your passport
- One passport photo (jpg file, minimum 300 dpi)
Applications are taken on a rolling basis; it is advisable to apply at least 30 days prior to the start of the module.
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 may have.
Our most frequent questions are listed below, however feel free to get in touch with us if you have any additional questions.
FAQ
- All modules: 9’800 CHF
- Early bird discount applies when applying before 25.02.2026 *
- Individual modules: from 2’990 CHF **
- Module bundles: discounted fees when applying for 2 or more modules **
Request a brochure or contact us at [email protected] for a detailed price list.
* Limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Not cumulative with other discounts
** Priority is given to applicants for the full CAS. Applications for individual modules are subject to availability
All modules must be successfully completed in order to obtain the CAS.
- Each module consists of 3 days of in-person classes, over a period of 3 months
- Class days start at 9:15 and end at 17:15
Each module includes remote and blended learning.
Yes, we have built a flexible learning model to cater to busy schedules.
It’s possible to upskill by attending individual modules if participants are not quite prepared to commit to the full CAS. Participants can then decide to continue with the full CAS program, as long as admission requirements are met.
Multiple module discounts are offered when applying for 2 modules or more.
Contact us for the full price list at [email protected]
- Bachelor’s degree
- Fluency in English
- Minimum of 5 years work experience
Applications for the full CAS program of individual modules are submitted online.
You will need:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma & transcript for each degree
- A scan of your passport
- One passport photo (jpg file, minimum 300 dpi)
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 cohort will take place between April 23 and June 27, 2026.
However, please expected preparation work to start in the 2 weeks preceding the start of the first module. Preparation materials (readings, podcasts, videos, …) will be available on our online learning platform before the start of the CAS.
The program is designed to enable you to continue your work and study at the same time. Required time investment is approximately one third in classroom and two thirds your own personal time. Consider each module class-time as 25 hours, so plan for max. 25 hours of personal work over the two weeks before class and 25 hours postwork inclusing assesment. It averages at about 12-15 hrs per week of personal work if you plan and keep a good pace,