Master of Science Supply Chain

The business game is played using a business simulator. Groups of students are responsible for running a business in real time. All major business functions are covered. Students will make decisions to maximize the profitability of the business.

• CV writing, recruitment interview techniques for the search for an internship, professional project management, team management and meeting management.
• Negotiation techniques, transactional analysis and NLP, speaking and stage fright management, management and leadership techniques (PRADITUS).
• Skills assessment, coaching, digitalisation of the CV and job search techniques at national and international level, preparation for the oral presentation of the applied research thesis.

Presentation of the professions in the sector by professionals.

The objective is to acquire key skills in terms of budget management and reporting. The focus will be on budget architecture, with the implementation of summary documents, project management control and its link with budget management, and the creation and steering of performance indicators.

The objective of this module is to learn how to draw up a business plan: Designing a costed project for the creation or development of a company.

Several steps are covered: feasibility study, market targeting, opportunities and risks, strengths and weaknesses, communication, financing plan and profitability.

A precise methodology for analyzing customer needs, market structure and competitor dynamics to identify opportunities and threats in the environment is presented.

This seminar focuses on a negotiation in a national and international context.

In particular, it will be necessary to take into account the cultural dimension and define its impact in an international negotiation. The national negotiation will focus on the sales process through role playing.

To perfect English language comprehension and communication skills in a wider context than just business English. Depending on the campus, students are required to take the TOEIC test.

This module aims to deepen students’ skills in IT to meet the needs of companies in terms of budgetary or commercial monitoring, project management, personnel management and communication: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, teamwork tools, business software.

It aims to be efficient with office automation tools, identify and correct errors quickly, customize existing tools or create your own tools.

The business game is played using a business simulator. Groups of students are responsible for running a business in real time. All major business functions are covered. Students will make decisions to maximize the profitability of the business.

What makes a successful business person?

Internal and external communication skill; managing your priorities and deadlines; organization and time management skills; how to be a great listener, writer and speaker; effective sales techniques; effective group dynamics and project management skills; understanding international business culture.

This module is designed for current and future procurement professionals and reflects the levels of understanding and competence required to manage procurement at an international level. The following elements will be studied and analyzed through real case studies.

This module covers the fundamental elements for the elaboration of the company’s logistics strategy, the identification of the different stages of a logistics project and the implementation of a project management approach. The design of optimization schemes for logistics activities will be addressed as well as the definition of work organization modes taking into account the prevention of occupational risks and the measurement of performance.

This course focuses on the development of the purchasing process as well as the mastery of the main tools necessary for the optimization of the supply chain. Presentation and experimentation of negotiation techniques (means, deadlines, subcontracting) with employees, suppliers and service providers. A focus will also be made on the analysis of the purchase request and the drafting of specifications. Finally, the different forms of tendering will be discussed as well as the standards and procedures related to purchasing techniques.

The digitalization of processes, in particular due to the rise of e-commerce and the urbanization of the population, is leading organizations to a so-called urban logistics. This new challenge in supply chain management is thus becoming a new criterion for customer acquisition and loyalty. In this module, we will discuss the delivery solutions of tomorrow, uberization and collaborative delivery. The focus will also be on sustainable development and the green supply chain.

An employee working in purchasing and logistics must be able to present results, inform his or her superiors and colleagues, and also make recommendations. This module allows the future employee to analyze the dashboards of follow-up of the markets and the past results, to measure the consequences on the WCR and finally to optimize the costs of purchase in order to improve the profitability of its organization.

This module will focus on risk analysis related to the purchasing function as well as supplier risk management. Students will be able to implement a risk management strategy. They will also learn how to carry out an analysis of the purchasing portfolio and map supplier opportunities and risks, including supply chain risks (supply disruption, supplier bankruptcy, double sourcing, supplier scoring, dependency rate, etc.).

Production and flow management is a major element for all companies. Lean manufacturing consists of applying lean management techniques to production flow management activities. This module allows students to identify and eliminate all non-value added activities, to manufacture only what will be sold and to move from a real demand driven flow to a just-in-time production system.

This course aims to present the evolution of the purchasing function, towards a now strategic role in organizations, in an international perspective. This module also enables you to master the main practices of this function: analysis of the purchasing portfolio, upstream market research, sourcing, calls for tender, full cost analysis, performance management.

This course aims to introduce the principles of quality management and its main approaches and tools. The aim is to understand all the directives of the quality policy and the quality objectives in a perspective of continuous improvement. At the end of this course, the learner will be able to understand all the dimensions of a company’s quality management system (QMS) and apply it to their needs.

This module enables learners to master the important stages of a contract from formation to execution and termination. It aims to understand the importance of inserting specific clauses according to the contractual risks. But also to apprehend the elements of contractual strategy within the framework of a purchasing approach.

CV writing, recruitment interview techniques for the search for an internship, professional project management, team management and meeting management.

Negotiation techniques, transactional analysis and NLP, speaking and stage fright management, management techniques and leadership.

Skills assessment, coaching, digitalisation of the CV and job search techniques at national and international level, preparation for the oral presentation of the applied research thesis.

The supply chain is cross-functional and even cross-company in nature, so every decision in the supply chain has multiple consequences. The objective of this module is to understand the fundamentals of supply chain optimization and monitoring; supply chain decisions, operations planning, purchasing and suppliers.

Purchasing has a direct impact on business expenses and profitability. This module trains future supply chain professionals to create value for the company, reduce and optimize costs in order to optimize the company’s performance.

Knowledge and mastery of the logistics function, its highly operational environment, its challenges and constraints is essential for supply chain professionals. This allows them to confront theory and strategy with the reality on the ground in order to adapt and optimize the supply chain.

Supply chain management has a direct impact on the quality of products and the overall profitability of a company. The objective of this module is to educate learners on the implementation of a quality management approach throughout the supply chain as it is essential to maintain a competitive advantage and reduce company costs.

This module will help participants discover how tools such as intelligent data analytics, digital technologies, and automation can help them develop business data-driven action plans, operationalize and improve their procurement and business strategies, and ultimately improve business performance.

This module discusses the use of financial data for decision making and introduces the principles of financial data. Learners will be able to analyze the operations of major international financial institutions and markets.

This module enables participants to master the activities that are central to strategic purchasing management, such as managing the purchasing process, managing supplier relationships, category management, negotiation, product planning, cost, price and value analysis, and purchasing ethics.

This module provides the knowledge and skills necessary to define a distribution structure (or network) that takes into account the demand produced by the end customer, the consumer experience, the variety of products and their availability. It is also a question of integrating into this network the elements concerning the distribution optimization strategy until the eventual return of the products. Thus, storage, product registration, order management, delivery of shipments and management of complaints and returns will be handled.

The different ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions will be discussed in order to understand their role and interest in the management of the main functions of the company. The management of an ERP for the supply chain is thus necessary to keep a direct vision and a permanent control on the functioning of the production chain. The management of the supply chain via an ERP system must allow for improved decision making, cost optimization and lead times.

In the logic of consumption and expiration of products, this module allows participants to understand the importance of reverse logistics and the challenge for producers to move goods from their point of consumption to an end point. It is essential to capture the remaining value and/or properly dispose of products and materials in a responsible manner. Reverse logistics thus deals with the collection of goods, their transportation to a central location and their sorting according to their final destination.

Supply chain forecasting combines past supply data with demand information and understanding. This module prepares learners to make the best decisions for the business. From cost reduction to consumer satisfaction, forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, helping companies fill orders on time, avoid unnecessary inventory spending and plan for price fluctuations.

Incoterms are a set of international trade rules for common trade terms. These terms govern the responsibilities of the seller and buyer in the transportation of goods between countries, and are redefined every 10 years by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

In the supply chain environment, negotiation often involves the cost of an item, time of arrival and quality standards. Contract management is a necessity for procurement companies, and as supply chains become more diverse, finding ways to reduce risk and ensure high levels of productivity while maximizing business value is a top priority for many procurement professionals.

Project management and team management are inseparable. Through this module, future managers will be able to discover the management of a project team and resolve the following questions: what are the specificities of a project team? How to manage a team that has already been formed or is to be formed? How to encourage exchanges and team spirit? How to set goals? How to ensure the progress of the project, maintain the objectives and finally communicate the results?

Implementing the strategy to manage both minor and exceptional risks throughout the supply chain enables the company to operate more efficiently, anticipate risks, react more quickly and ultimately reduce costs and improve service to customers.

Responsible supply chain is now considered as a strategic priority and must be translated into actions at several levels. Raw material extraction, design, procurement, production, logistics and end-of-life processing must be handled in the most sustainable way possible in order to reduce the ecological footprint of a product throughout its life.