PTMBA2026 Advanced Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Course Content

Logistics and supply chain management have evolved from a functional focus  on transportation and warehousing into a key enabler of global value creation. Building on the Operations Management course, this module provides an advanced perspective on how logistics and supply chains can be designed and managed to create competitive advantage in complex, uncertain environments.

The course focuses on core decision areas in logistics and supply chain management, including product–supply chain fit, demand uncertainty, inventory positioning, distribution and fulfillment design, transportation trade-offs and sustainable transportation. Students work with real-world cases and analytical exercises to develop and assess logistics strategies and supply chain configurations.

Intended Learning Outcomes and Competencies

After completing the course, students will be able to:

• Analyze logistics and supply chain challenges using established SCM frameworks and concepts.
• Evaluate trade-offs in inventory, distribution, and transportation decisions under uncertainty.
• Design and justify supply chain and logistics strategies aligned with product characteristics and service requirements.
• Apply analytical thinking to complex, real-world supply chain cases and communicate structured recommendations.

Instruction Type

On-campus lectures and group work.

Form of Examination

• In-class group work
• Group home assignment
• Individual home assignments
• Final individual examination

Literature

Required reading:

• Fisher, M.: What is the right supply chain for your products? Harvard Business Review.

Additional case studies and readings will be provided during the course.