Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management became rapidly of higher value over the last years and allows companies to stay competitive in the field of their business. This course introduces the challenges of managing supply chains and how innovative technologies and management techniques are used to overcome these challenges. Academic training includes Purchasing and Production Management, Supply Chain Systems Design, Supply Chain Strategy, Inventory, Forecasting and Data Management in Supply Chain, Sustainability and Green Logistics. All topics are introduced with relevant case studies. In addition, group activities are included to enhance team working and communication skill. The key feature of the module is an innovative web-based business simulation “Fresh Connection”. Working in teams and being confronted with various real-life, real-time dilemmas, participants will represent the functional roles of sales, purchasing, supply chain and operations.

A field trip to “Baltika” Brewery, a picnic at the seashore of the Gulf of Finland, excursions to Peterhof, a city tour with a walking trip through the Peter and Paul Fortress.

• Good command of English. All classes and extracurricular activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of the Russian language is not required. 
• Applicants are expected to have at least 2 year of University level studies.