MBA Handbook-Swiss School of Management

Programme Outline
Master of Business Administration
Concentration
MBA in Logistics Management
Logistics Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) are nowadays accepted as one of the key
concerns of organizations. Dedicated managers are appointed to be responsible for end-toend
pipelines that link supply to demand. The central theme of this module is to argue why
and how organizations can achieve competitive advantages through SCM. Moreover,
organizations compete as supply chains rather than as stand-alone organizations. This module
sets the stage for developing logistics and supply chain solutions that are flexible and capable
of adapting to the revolutionary changes in the business environment.
The module will zoom in on core concepts of logistics, supply chains and competitive
strategies, including delivering customer value (from SCM to demand network management);
management of (new) channels of distribution, including e-commerce; performance
indicators; lead-time management; the role of information in the supply chain; service
logistics; and management of global supply chains.
In addition to the theory, this module – like many modules – will introduce the student to
practical models and tools with clear examples that have proven their usefulness to many
organizations. In this module, the focus will be on tools in general management; general
problem-solving tools; performance management; financial management.
Distribution Management
The logistics industry is changing rapidly and radically, and growing in importance. The
required knowledge and skills of logistics managers and staff levels the increased
responsibilities and the scope that working in logistics entail. This module helps (future)
logistics managers in their quest to improve service and reduce cost, and makes them aware
of the many different aspects of logistics and the supply chain. The module is aimed at both
(future) logistics managers and logistics specialists. The module covers a broad arrange of key
subject areas in logistics:
1.Concepts of logistics and distribution
2.Planning for logistics
3.Procurement and inventory decisions
4.Freight transport
5.Operational management
6.Warehouse management.
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