This intensive 5-day open MBA program provides hands-on tools and an introduction to concepts and methods that are useful in understanding the management of a firm's operations:

• Capacity management, process design, management of throughput times, inventory management.
• Emphasis of the supply chain dimension of operations management.
• Supply chain planning and supply chain coordination.
• Analytical tools that help analyze the above issues, notably mathematical optimization and simulation.

• Become familiar with key operations management decisions
• Understand the impact of these decisions on a firm's performance
• Comprehend key trade-offs underlying these decisions
• Apply analytical tools to analyze and master these trade-offs
• Realize the importance of supply chain coordination and become familiar with concepts that help achieve it

Certificate

At the end of the open MBA program, each participant will be awarded a Mannheim Business School certificate.

• Mid-level executives who are responsible for the design, planning and control of the processes that create and deliver products and services in their companies.
• High-Potentials interested in the supply chain dimension of operations management.
• Professionals seeking to enhance their understanding in the fields of capacity management, process design and inventory management.

The core part of this program is based on case discussions, which the participants are encouraged to prepare before the start of the program (program material will be provided in advance). The discussions are complemented by introductions of analytical tools and by simulation games that allow the participants to explore and apply the concepts discussed in class.
The program includes an examination.

Required Reading:

Participants will be provided with program material before the start of the program. We strongly recommend reading the material and preparing beforehand in order to ensure maximum benefit from the program.

Prof. Dr. Moritz Fleischmann

Professor Fleischmann currently holds the Chair of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Mannheim. His areas of research include E-fulfilment, Dynamic Pricing & Revenue Management, Marketing/Operations Interface, Closed-Loop Supply Chains & Reverse Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and he has made numerous publications e.g. in the European Journal of Operational Research and Production and Operations Management. Besides, he published several books. Moritz Fleischmann is also Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

Tuition Fee

3,100 € including VAT, all program material and coffee breaks.

Special Offers

• Early Bird Offer: Application 8 weeks before program start will result in a 150 Euro reduction of the tuition fee.
• Alumni: Members of the Mannheim Business School and University of Mannheim Alumni Networks will receive a tuition fee reduction of 15% (after early bird reduction).
• Non-Alumni: Booking two programs together will result in a 5% fee reduction. Booking three programs together will result in a 10% reduction (after early bird reduction).

Contact Us

For further information regarding this program, please e-mail execed(at)mannheim-business-school.com or phone +49 (0)621 181 37 21. To apply, please download our application form.

Dates, prices and locations are subject to change.