Supply Chain Management and International Transport specialisation

This specialisation trains generalist engineers capable of meeting the needs of the logistics sectors in France, Morocco, Africa and throughout the world.

Graduates will be able to work in senior positions involving supply chains and international transport. They will have the following capabilities:

- Establish and share a forward-looking vision

- Join, lead and develop a team (coordinate supply chain entities)

- Anticipate (advance planning)

- Quick decision making

The specialisation is designed around 4 key areas:

- Strategic supply chain issues

- Supply chain design

- Supply chain management

- International transport operations

Casablanca, Morocco

3 double degree programs

Initial training

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Career opportunities Skills acquired Courses Double degree programs

Employment sectors

Engineers who chose "Supply Chain Management and International Transport" specialisation can work in France or abroad in all sectors requiring supply chain sourcing and the transport of goods, merchandise or products. They may consider a career in industry (assembly lines), or with logistics service providers, freight carriers, cities, public administration, etc.

Industry (assembly lines)
E-commerce
Mass retailing
Logistics service providers
Freight carriers
Local government
Public Administration
Consulting & Training
IT (digital logistics)
Environment (green and reverse logistics)

Career opportunities

Supply Chain Director
Supply Chain Manager
Sourcing Logistics Manager
Distribution Logistics Manager
Sourcing Manager
Fleet Manager
Transit manager
Consultant

...and many future-oriented jobs involving digitalization, sustainable logistics, urban logistics and reverse logistics.

Skills acquired

Strategic skills:

Understand organizational strategies and embrace their cultures.
Understand the dimensions and scope of supply chains and think globally without ignoring local issues.
Develop and plan supply chain strategies that are aligned with organizational strategies.
Design and link supply chain structures and processes.
Embrace technological progress and be part of the digital transition to digitalized supply chains.
Embrace social responsibility and set up and operate sustainable supply chains.

Operational skills:

Organize and manage supply chain entities to satisfy internal and external customers and make optimal use of the resources available.
Understand the environment in which supply chain activities are carried out and adapt to changes.
Utilize multidisciplinary skills to synchronize logistics chains and achieve optimal operation.
Set up information systems capable of providing the indicators needed for monitoring and advance planning.
Develop and manage supply chain projects with agility, and leverage knowledge to drive continuous improvement
Manage physical flows involving international transport, in accordance with safety standards and cost-effectiveness criteria, while minimizing the negative impact on the environment and stakeholders.

SEMESTER 8

Logistics issues and prospects

Globalization and the global supply chain
4th industrial revolution and logistics 4.0
Sustainability and green logistics
Urban planning and urban logistics

Logistics planning and forecasting

Modelling and the main logistics models
Logistics strategy and planning
Forecasting techniques applied to logistics

Logistics policy and organization

History and evolution of logistics
People and ethics in logistics organizations
Manage logistics, profiles and specific requirements

Supply chain operation

Sourcing decisions and supplier selection
Distribution and Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
Outsourcing and management of client/subcontractor relationships

International Transport and Import / Export

Different modes of international transport
Organizational framework for international trade: Incoterms
International trade and customs operations

Location of logistics sites

Selecting locations for logistics sites
Local and international laws governing logistics

SEMESTER 9

Supply Chain coordination and synchronization:

Scheduling and planning Supply Chain activities
Organization and optimization of stocks
Preventing and controlling operational risks

Development and management of Supply Chain projects:

Supply Chain Project Team Management
Agile methods in Supply Chain project management
Lean methods applied to Supply Chain projects
Performance indicators and monitoring of Supply Chain projects

Information systems and Supply Chain performance

The Supply Chain Information System
ERP and APS (Advanced Planning System).
Supply Chain logistics performance indicators
Supply Chain balanced scorecard

Economics and transport law

Transport economics
Transport law
Customs taxation

International Transport and Import / Export

Import Operations and Document Chain
Export Operations and Document Chain
Containerization and palletization
Transit and the TIR Convention.

Shipping and port operations

Maritime law
Risk management and maintenance of port facilities
Port organization and management.

For more details on the program, download our Degree Program Handbook.

Double degree programs: logistics, transport, supply chain

The engineering students in the Logistics & Transport Organization specialisation can enrol in a double degree course abroad to personalize their educational experience. Students who choose a double degree program can expand, diversify or specialize their area of expertise to achieve their career goals.

EIGSI La Rochelle has partnered with 3 higher education establishments in 2 different countries, offering 3 international double degree programs in the Logistics & Transport Organization specialisation. Our students can earn Master of Science degrees in a variety of fields of expertise, including logistics management, supply chain, maritime transport, etc.

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