Master in Supply Chain Management, Technology and Sustainability

Learn strategic key points for designing and coordinating a supply chain that meets the needs of all stakeholders: customers, workers, suppliers, society and investors. In this subject you also learn about the business paradigms necessary for process management to be integrated into the business as a differentiating element that adds value.

Planning as a mechanism of competitive advantage that allows collaborative and resilient supply chains to be built. Learn about the best techniques for global planning of the value chain, joint sales and operations plans (S&OP) and integrated business planning (IBP).

Technical, integrated and updated review of the main logistics processes that make up the supply chain: transport, storage and last mile. Know the basic characteristics of each process and the distribution models that allow them to be managed effectively and efficiently.

Tools for the optimization of the supply chain, from demand forecasting to inventory management, going through the planning of material requirements.

Know the process of identifying, evaluating and mitigating the risks of an organization’s supply chain. We show you risk management tools and strategies, both internal and external, to operate more efficiently, reduce costs and improve customer service.

Operations management understood as the part of the business that guarantees the highest possible level of efficiency within an organization. We address the best methodologies for converting materials and labour into goods and services, thinking of the entire supply chain.

Practical application of technological advances that can add real value to the supply chain, be it cost reduction, quality improvement, service optimization or dignifying work.  This introductory course focuses on two basic technological solutions: Information Systems (IS) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

Learn about data analytics for decision-making:

1. Demand forecasting to be able to plan supply well
2. Optimization of the storage process (build an efficient and effective warehouse)
3. Route optimization of transport

We introduce you to examples of technological advances that are affecting business sectors. Disruption can kill companies and industries, but they also spawn new businesses and new sectors in the economy. Therefore, those who lead projects must be aware of the danger, but also of the possibilities that such technological disruptions entail. We review the main disruptions with real cases, explained by professionals in the sector, and the procedures they have for different organizations.

Management approach to guide an organization in terms of design, management and improvement of all its processes, in order to optimize the delivery of value to its customers.

Acquire the basic knowledge of Project Management in order to be able to manage projects in an environment of change and high demand. The fundamental principles of this discipline are offered, as well as the most frequently used techniques and tools. In addition, we will see how the Agile methodology is integrated into project management.

Lead teams with a high level of involvement, motivation that can deal with demanding situations. Acquire skills and manage tools to establish control objectives, build agile organizations and implement a culture of change that drives the necessary transformations.

Purchasing and supply management as a fundamental element for companies to be more competitive. We address issues that fully affect the supply chain, such as the selection of suppliers, their monitoring, cost and quality control, joint planning or the keys to establishing lasting business relationships.

In this subject we learn the bases for integrating the processes of the supply chain with accounting operations. We will see how the intelligent management of a fully integrated chain finds an ally in the systems that allow the optimization of management of Supply Chain Finance. (SCF).

We work on the vision and techniques of this innovation and entrepreneurship system with the aim of learning to design new products, services and even new businesses, which also adapt to the new needs of consumers. A real project is developed in teams, in which all the innovation tools included in the program are applied.

Specialization course to learn the particularities of management in the supply chains of the energy and chemical products sector. The most relevant determinants of the sector are addressed, which may be strategic, technical, regulatory and even ethical.

Specialization course to learn the particularities of management in the supply chains of the industrial and automotive sector. The most relevant determinants of the sector are addressed, which may be strategic, technical, regulatory and even ethical.

Specialization course to learn the particularities of management in the supply chains of distribution and mass consumption. We will see the most relevant determining factors in the sector, which may be strategic, technical, regulatory and even ethical.

Specialization course to learn the particularities of management in the supply chains of pharmaceutical and health products sector. We address the most relevant determining factors in the sector, which may be strategic, technical, regulatory and even ethical.

Large global social, economic, political and technological changes that, despite happening slowly, drive trends in shorter periods and specific parts of the world.

Various activities during a trip in which we visit companies (national and international) that are representative of the country and learn about their organizational structure and resources (e.g. commercial offices, information funds, etc.). The destination for international week is decided each year based on a series of essential elements such as the economic situation in the destination country and the interest that students may have.

You can also undertake curricular internships in companies, which are validated as two elective subjects (6 ECTS credits).

You work on the final master's project (TFM) throughout the entire master's degree. You must demonstrate and put into practice the knowledge you have acquired throughout each of the modules of the master's degree.