RWTH Certificate Course – Supply Chain Manager
Automation & Intelligent Supply Chain Management
Build a resilient supply chain to drive sustainable business growth. Global markets, volatile supply chains, and rising sustainability demands are pushing companies to rethink their strategies. The RWTH Certificate Course Supply Chain Manager equips you with up-to-date expertise, practical tools, and strategic skills for developing robust, future-proof supply chains. Upon completion, you’ll be able to independently identify and implement high-impact methods and technologies—ranging from artificial intelligence and process mining to warehouse automation and strategies for mitigating the bullwhip effect.
- Study format:
- Certificate Course
- Duration:
- 5 Days
- Teaching:
- November 3 - 7, 2025 in Aachen
- Course fees:
- 3,780 € with the Early Bird Special when booking up to 8 weeks before the course starts (regular price: 4,200€) incl. lunch, course materials & social program, excl. overnight stay/arrival & departure
- Qualification:
- Certificate of participation
- Language:
- German / English
Contents of the Training
In this five-day certificate program, you’ll gain essential skills for modern and sustainable supply chain management. You'll analyze real-world challenges and design efficient warehouse and logistics processes using automation and simulation. From there, you’ll dive deeper into digital methods for supplier and supply chain management, conduct real-time make-or-buy analyses using Digital Twin simulations, and develop reverse logistics strategies. You’ll explore AI-powered resilience methods, AGVs, robotics, and drones for automated networks. One highlight of the course is the deep dive into AI-based optimization projects within large logistics networks. You’ll also receive valuable insights on cybersecurity, governance, and compliance—helping you apply data-driven tools and emerging technologies with confidence.
Day 1 | Introduction & Motivation
Day 2 | Warehousing & Logistics
Day 3 | Supply Chains & Supplier Management
Day 4 | Planning & Control
Day 5 | Wrap-Up & Certification
Develop new skills and gain industry-specific knowledge in:
- Automation and smart logistics management
- Cross-company logistics and production networks & continuous network optimization
- Opportunities and challenges of Industry 4.0 in supply networks
- Real-world success stories in technology adoption across supply chains
- Modern approaches to designing, managing, and optimizing supply chains
- Case study-based learning for practical application
- Benefit from industrial best practices and interdisciplinary peer exchange
Professional Lead & Lecturers of the Supply Chain Manager
Vita of the Scientific Management
Vitae of the Lecturers
Teaching Institutes & Partner
The INC Innovation Center on the RWTH Aachen Campus offers further education in the field of technology and innovation management to find optimized solutions for their challenges. A "world of experience" is being created in collaboration with partners from the TIME Research Area, Fraunhofer IPT, WZL of RWTH Aachen, and KEX Knowledge Exchange AG, allowing industry's future planners and decision-makers to experience the process from the initial development idea to the manufacture of products ready for series production. The fundamental concept is precisely tailored to the projects, potentials, and interests of companies.
Participation Requirements & Target Group
The Supply Chain Manager is aimed for supply chain managers, logistics leaders, material planners, operational or strategic purchasers and anyone responsible for managing or optimizing value chains.
Relevant sectors include:
- Manufacturing & production industries
- Transport & warehouse logistics
- Technical procurement & operations
- Technology & innovation management
Need assistance determining if this course is right for you?
We’re happy to advise you: +49 241 80 97758
Limited to 20 participants for an interactive, high-impact learning experience.
Course Overview
5 Days | 3,780 € Early bird price up to 8 weeks before the start of the course | Regular price: € 4,200
(exempt from sales tax)
incl. lunch, course materials & social program, excl. overnight stay/arrival and departure
- Target audience: Supply chain managers and employees in strategic departments
- Certificate of participation
- 5% Alumni Discount
Why take the Certificate Course Supply Chain Manager at the RWTH International Academy?
- Learn how to select and apply the most valuable methods and technologies like AI, process mining, and warehouse automation within your supply chain processes.
- Tackle both operational bottlenecks and long-term strategic goals by leveraging tools such as make-or-buy analyses, resilience strategies, and data-driven decision-making.
- Build expertise in emerging technologies like smart contracts, automated vehicle and robotics systems, and reverse logistics, positioning your company as a digital and sustainable leader.
- Gain hands-on knowledge from expert instructors at the INC Innovation Center, combining academic depth with real-world consulting experience.
In-house Opportunities
Our in-house training offers a wide range of academic and professional skills tailored to your company's specific challenges and goals. We work closely with you to develop a customized training, compiled from proven teaching methods and the expertise of our qualified lecturers to ensure optimal learning outcomes for your professional development.
Would one of our courses also be of interest to your entire team/company? Contact us: Our team for your team! We will be happy to advise you on the possibility of an in-house course. Give us a call or send us an email – we will tailor your further training to your needs!
Funding Options
If you live/work in Germany, there are a number of government funding opportunities for your continuing education. Financial and time support is offered, for example the
- individual federal states
(e.g. through Bildungsscheck or QualiCheck) - educational leave
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