Formation/Cours

– Applying underpinning natural, and physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, logistics and supply chain management, computer and information sciences,
– Communication skills, analytical aptitudes and problem-solving skills.
– Knowledge of various business disciplines and functions and able to integrate them.

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

– develop, implement, and manage effective and sustainable closed loop supply chains and returns operations, increase revenue and reduce costs, and create value for the company and customers.
– understand how to plan, implement and control the efficient and effective inbound flow and storage of materials, in process inventory, finished goods, and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for recapturing value.
– contribute to sustainable economic development, working with local community, and society to improve their quality of life.
– describe, investigate and analyse complex closed loop supply chains and reverse logistics systems and associated issues using systems thinking and modelling techniques.
– exposit legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental interests, values and requirements of stakeholders.
– identify and assess risks as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts of closed loop supply chains and the reverse logistics activities.

*Introduction to Closed-loop Supply Chains and Reverse Logistics
*Models in Closed-loop Supply Chains and Reverse Logistics
*Closed-loop and Reverse Logistics Network Design
*Coordination in Closed-loop Supply Chains and Reverse Logistics
*Long Term Analysis of Closed-loop supply chains
*Reverse Logistics and Environmental Management
*Information Management in Reverse Logistics
*Case studies from different industries:
– Paper and Pulp Industry
– Healthcare Industry
– Automobile Industry
– Electronics and Computer Industry