Facts and figures
The programme at a glancePart of School
Programme information
What to expectAbout the programme
You will gain deep theoretical knowledge and understanding of the supply chain network and its development, as well as of the tools needed to analyse, develop and change such supply chains. This includes a module dedicated to Lean Six Sigma (including an internationally recognized Yellow and/or Green Belt certificate), guest lectures from leading experts in the field and an International Case Competition.
Further to this, you will actively participate in a real-life international applied research project, exploring in which way the logistics industry can use sharing economy concepts on existing urban freight transport themes, in order to improve sustainability, quality of service and efficiency.
Method
There is a strong connection between theory and practice and you will enjoy continuous and constructive exposure to practice, exchange with practitioners, and insights from the faculty’s internationally recognized research throughout the various modules.
The programme is open to students from around the world, and courses have a diverse international participation of students. This international atmosphere contributes to a broad perspective of the issues discussed in class.
Type of assessment
- Lean Six Sigma Training and assessment
- Portfolio report
- Case assignments
- Project Plan / Research proposal
- Project delivery
- Reflectio report
- Written exam
Learning outcomes
To be announced
Calendar
Block 1
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 - 8 | Central lectures and workshops Working on project 1 |
| Week 9 | Assessment |
Block 2
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 - 8 | Central lectures and workshops Working on project 2 |
| Week 9 | Assessment |
Blocks
Every school year is divided into two semesters. A fall semester (September – December/January) and a spring semester (February – June/July). Both semesters are divided into two blocks. Block 1 and 2 for the fall semester and block 3 and 4 for the spring semester.
Awarding
After completing your exchange programme at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you will receive a:
- Transcript of records
Subjects
An indication of the subjects you can expectBlock 1
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Lean Six Sigma (5 ECTS)
Lean Six Sigma (5 ECTS)
Topics
- To apply a variety of analytical tools to multiple cases and simulations, designed to replicate real world challenges faced by logistics managers.
- The skills practiced contribute to the development of the student as a reflective practitioner, thereby further preparing them (the student) for the final thesis assignment at the end of their study.
Learning materials
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Operations Management in the Supply Chain
Schroeder. Roger G.
Mcgraw-Hill Education, Edition 7
ISBN: 9 781 2600 83 460 -
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Boston: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1-285-86968-1
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Identify, analyze, evaluate logistics related activities and /or processes inside organizations using the DMAIC methodology (and associated tooling) and provide recommendations on how to improve the aforementioned activities / processes;
- Create a professional report presenting their findings along the official RUAS International Business Communication rules;
- And have successfully completed the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and obtained the corresponding certificate.
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Operations ( 5 ECTS)
Operations ( 5 ECTS)
Topics
- Focus on major managerial issues in manufacturing management and the tools that can be used to manage them;
- Process design, capacity management, production planning and scheduling, supply chain management and inventory management
Learning materials
- Operations Management in the Supply Chain
Schroeder. Roger G.
Mcgraw-Hill Education, Edition 7
ISBN: 9 781 2600 83 460 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Boston: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1-285-86968-1
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- The role of OM in the firm and how the OM function must be integrated with other functions to ensure organizational success;
- Different process designs for operations management;
- Capacity planning issues;
- The basic issues involved in inventory management;
- The general process of production planning to include aggregate planning and plant scheduling;
- Forecasting methods and challenges to and solutions for effective forecasting;
- Basic importance of MRP systems and lean thinking.
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Distribution Management (5 ECTS)
Distribution Management (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Research course, examining possible innovative concepts/solutions for solving problems with distribution in portal cities, like (the Port of) Rotterdam.
Examination of
- Blockchain in the maritime industry
- Sharing Economy in Logistics
- Synchromodal Supply Chains
Learning materials
- Operations Management in the Supply Chain
Schroeder. Roger G.
Mcgraw-Hill Education, Edition 7
ISBN: 9 781 2600 83 460 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Boston: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1-285-86968-1
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Understand the concepts of Blockchain, Sharing Logistics and Synchromodality is and how they can help solve problems in supply chains in the Port of Rotterdam;
- Set up a valid and reliable applied research about Blockchain, Sharing Logistics and Synchromodality;
- Perform data collection;
- Analyse the collected data;
- Write a well-founded research proposal for further research based on the results of the analysis.
- Research course, examining possible innovative concepts/solutions for solving problems with distribution in portal cities, like (the Port of) Rotterdam.
Block 2
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Demand Chain Management (5 ECTS)
Demand Chain Management (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Solving an international supply chain management case in a structured way using a problem solving method like DMAIC. The DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) problem solving method is a step-by-step problem-solving methodology used by many international (Lean Six Sigma) companies.
Learning materials
- Operations Management in the Supply Chain
Schroeder. Roger G.
Mcgraw-Hill Education, Edition 7
ISBN: 9 781 2600 83 460 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Boston: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1-285-86968-1
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Transfer a real-life logistics related business issue (as described in a project charter) into an executable project plan (incl. research plan) with clear scope, smart goals, deliverables, deadlines cs;
- Execute and manage a project plan (solving the business issues as laid down in the project charter), deliver the final project deliverables to the set quality expectations and pitch/present findings and recommendations to the various stakeholders;
- Collaborate effectively with different kinds of stakeholders in different cultural, organisational and political landscapes to contribute to achieving agreed project goals.
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Procurement (5 ECTS)
Procurement (5 ECTS)
Topics
- How do organisations buy their materials and services?
- How does evolution of activities, technology and globalisation trends affect procurement?
Learning materials
- Operations Management in the Supply Chain
Schroeder. Roger G.
Mcgraw-Hill Education, Edition 7
ISBN: 9 781 2600 83 460 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Boston: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1-285-86968-1
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to understand:
- The role of Procurement of a firm and how these activities must be integrated with other functions to ensure organizational success;
- Different process designs in and between companies;
- Capacity planning issues in and between companies;
- The general process of planning to include aggregate planning and plant scheduling;
- The principles of quality management;
- The principles of the Total Cost of Ownership;
- The concepts of Outsourcing, Off-shoring, and Re-shoring.
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Distribution Strategies (5 ECTS)
Distribution Strategies (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Apply a variety of analytical tools to multiple cases and simulations, designed to replicate real world challenges faced by logistics managers.
- The skills practiced contribute to the development of the student as a reflective practitioner, thereby further preparing them (the student) for the final thesis assignment at the end of their study.
Learning materials
- Operations Management in the Supply Chain
Schroeder. Roger G.
Mcgraw-Hill Education, Edition 7
ISBN: 9 781 2600 83 460 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Boston: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1-285-86968-1
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Identify and define logistical problems in an organization at a tactical, operational and strategic level;
- Describe the context of logistical problems in an organization and select an appropriate method of investigation into the defined problem;
- Apply appropriate analytical tools to analyse and evaluate situations, processes and problems within the logistics activities in organisations.
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