Supply Chain Design and Operations Master Module
Start date
4 februari 2027
Duration
6 weeks
Language
English
Costs
€ 4500
Accreditations
- AACSB
- NVAO
Rankings
TIAS is listed in the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings and, according to the Keuzegids Masters 2025, is one of the best-rated educational institutions in the Netherlands.
Fulltime / Parttime
Parttime
Schedule
Online start moment, 3 physical training days, self-study and case study focused on your own practice
Introduction
Logistics networks need to do more than just move goods. They must perform at speed, scalability, sustainability, and reliability, while customer expectations are rising, urban space is under pressure, and supply chains are becoming more complex.
In the Supply Chain Design and Operations Master Module, you will design a service-oriented logistics network that works: from location choices and bundling to modalities and route planning.
You will work with scenarios and decision models, translate data into well-founded choices for the first mile, last mile, and everything in between, and apply this directly to a practical case study. This way, you will improve service, reduce costs, and minimize the carbon footprint of your supply chain.
Participant profile
For professionals involved in network design, logistics, or the strategic organization of supply chains.
You strive to make supply chains smarter, more sustainable, and more customer-focused. You need concrete tools and models that support design decisions and provide guidance in the complexities of route planning, scale, and urban distribution.
You want to directly connect theory with your own practice and work with network models in realistic situations. At the same time, you seek clarity on how design choices contribute to strategic goals and are applicable from supply chain structure to micro-planning. Current topics such as urban logistics, AI, and sustainability are naturally included.
Curious if this is your next step?
Discover the admission requirements for this master's module.
Average demographics
36 years | 80% men & 20% women
Why this program
What makes this master module unique?
- Impact in 6 weeks: The mix of an online kick-off, three on-campus days, focused self-study, and working on your own case study will provide insights you can immediately apply in your work environment.
- Academic & recognized: 4 ECTS as a microcredential with a digital badge; part of an accredited master's degree and stackable if you wish to continue your studies.
- Top lecturers from both academia and practice: TIAS professors and experienced experts from the field combine analytical depth with realistic cases, so that theory and practice reinforce each other.
- Blended & small-scale: intensive guidance and peer dialogue in a small group; what you explore online, you bring to life on-campus with cases and simulations.
- Rich learning experience with peers: you will learn in a small group of like-minded professionals, share experiences, and enrich your case study with concrete practical insights.
What will the program bring you?
Measurable performance improvement: improved service, reduced costs and CO₂.
Stronger decision-making: from data and models to clear design choices for your network.
Directly applicable improvement options: substantiated scenarios and network concepts that you can use in your own organization.
Professional growth: a more robust discussion partner for management and operations in strategic supply chain decisions.
About this program
Smart choices for tomorrow's logistics networks
In the Supply Chain Design and Operations Master Module, you will delve into the design of service-oriented logistics networks that are scalable, agile, and reliable. You'll connect strategic choices regarding locations, capacity, bundling, and modality mix with the operational realities of routing, time windows, and utilization.
Using scenarios and decision models, such as TAP, TSP, VRP, and multi-commodity flow models, you will compare network variants and substantiate your choices based on service levels, lead times, costs, CO₂, and risk. You will work with realistic cases, such as urban distribution and regional hubs, and apply the design principles to your own organization. This way, you will develop sharp analyses and concrete improvement options for the network you are part of.
Your learning journey in brief
In 6 weeks, you will complete a compact learning journey – from online start to final assignment. The precise mix of teaching methods varies per master module, but you can generally expect the following:
Online kick-off – You will meet your lecturers and fellow participants and receive an explanation of the program structure and the final assignment.
Three consecutive on-campus days – During three intensive days on campus, you will deepen your theoretical knowledge, work on cases and assignments, and share experiences with other professionals in varied, engaging sessions.
In-depth study between meetings – Between contact sessions, you will continue working independently with literature and assignments, applying your insights to your own case.
Practical assessment – You will conclude the master's module with a graded assignment that directly aligns with your work environment and learning objectives.
Microcredential & stackability
Upon completion, you will receive a TIAS certificate with a digital badge (microcredential, 4 ECTS). The earned ECTS are stackable within the NVAO-accredited Executive Master of Operations and Supply Chain Management (MOS).
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