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Professional Certificates (Logistics)

With the growing demand for skilled professionals in the logistics sector, TUM Asia offers specialised Professional Certificates tailored to meet the evolving needs of Asia’s logistics and supply chain landscape.

Benefit from the expertise of world-class lecturers in the Master of Science in Logistics Engineering and Management programme. Explore focused modules including supply chain optimisation, advanced logistics technologies, global transportation management, and green supply chain and risk management.

Become part of a global network of professionals committed to driving innovation and promoting sustainable practices in logistics and supply chain management.

Highlights

Upgrade Your Skills and Learn from German Experts

Modules are taught by TUM professors and industry specialists, who travel from Germany to teach exclusively in Singapore.

Build Your Career Journey with Industry-focused Skills

Choose modules that align with your career goals, earn Professional Certificates, and stack them towards a Graduate Diploma or Master’s at your own pace.

German Engineering, Asian Relevance

Our lecturers collaborate with industry partners, incorporating real-world examples to enhance practical learning and immediate application in your work.

Expand Network, Build Global Connections

Connect with professionals worldwide, creating valuable collaborations and relationships that enhance your career opportunities.

Tailored Learning, Designed for Your Growth

Flexible modules designed to fit your career aspirations. Start with key modules, build your expertise over time, and strengthen your skills while achieving industry-recognised certifications. Stack towards a Graduate Diploma and, ultimately, a Master’s degree.

Who Should Attend

Individuals and professionals who are in the fields of logistics and supply chain management. Participants may choose relevant modules tailored to their area of work for skills training or professional upgrading.

Certification

Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance (Professional Certificate) for each completed module, issued by TUM Asia.

Attending the written examination is optional for those pursuing the Professional Certificate.
Participants who take the examination will receive a TUM Asia transcript with the corresponding grade.
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who meet the minimum attendance requirement of 75%.

Stack Your Modules to a Higher Qualification

Modules are stackable towards a Graduate Diploma in Logistics Engineering. Participants who complete all six modules will earn the Graduate Diploma, which can also be stacked towards a TUM’s Master of Science in Logistics Engineering and Management.

Modules Available

Planning of Intralogistics Systems

The module provides an overview of the most convenient methods and procedures in the field of material flow and logistics planning. Starting with the actual collectionof data and the subsequent profound analysis, the students learn how to use adequate tools and assessment methods to develop different planning alternatives. Furthermore, qualitative as well as quantitative evaluation methods are introduced and applied to help the students selecting the best option of the planning alternatives. The theoretical foundations are intensified by working on a complementary practical case study that is conducted in small groups.

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

This module will introduce students to the field of supply chain management with its main challenges, theories, and planning methods. The module will be organised as a series of lectures and exercise classes as well as in class case study discussions.

Green Supply Chain and Risk Management

This module will introduce students to the concept of Green Supply Chains–and its drivers and objectives. They will learn how to go green in a holistic manner by applying green techniques which make companies ‘greener’ while increasing short- and long-term profits for the company and explore innovative methodologies for the selected situations. They will discover the critical success factors for Green Supply Chain programs while knowing the threats and reasons for increasing vulnerabilities of global and local supply chains. They will become familiar with method toolbox of SCRM and use risk mitigation and avoidance techniques to deepen the understanding of SCM.

Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management

This module addresses the issues of logistics and supply chain management from the perspective of national and international consumer goods producers, wholesalers, retail chains and e-commerce companies from the food and non-food branded goods industries, fashion and luxury goods, home supplies etc. It shows the structures of logistics across the value chain by analysing each step from the producer to the consumer. Also, different possibilities of designing and integrating supply chains will be analysed. Throughout the module, case studies will be discussed to apply the theory in practice.

Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management

This module provides an overview of the ever-increasing share of logistics is being outsourced to Third Party Logistics Service Providers (“3PL”, “LSP”). The successful management of these kinds of companies poses challenges that in many respects are different from traditional “industrial” management practices. The module offers an overview of the worldwide LSP industry, its key players, and best management practices, as well an introduction to relevant theoretical concepts of advanced service management. The module provides an introductory preparation to students for potential careers in logistics services, as well as an under-standing of typical business models and management issues relevant for successful dealings with logistics outsourcing partners.

Design and Application of Material Handling Systems

The module covers the issue of the movement, storage, handling, control and protection of materials, goods, and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. The focus is on the methods to evaluate and choose systems, mechanical equipment, systems, and related controls used to achieve these functions. Material Handling is shown in some business areas and business cases. Important topics are also internet of things technologies and ambient intelligence in material handling systems.

Each module consists of 45 teaching hours.

Schedule

Module	Date
Planning of Intralogistics Systems	TBC
Introduction to Supply Chain Management	TBC
Green Supply Chain and Risk Management	TBC
Consumer Industry Supply Chain Management	17 – 21 Feb 2025 & 24 – 28 Feb 2025
Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Management	3 – 7 Mar 2025 & 10 – 14 Mar 2025
Design and Application of Material Handling Systems	10 – 14 Mar 2025 & 17 – 21 Mar 2025

Professors

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner

Dr. Hanns Zeltinger

Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Alexander Hübner

Dr. Roland Fischer

Prof. Dr. Martin Göbl

Prof. Dr. Christian Kille

Fees

The fee for each participant per module is SGD 2,398 (GST inclusive).

Registration closes one week prior to the module start date. Payment must be completed before the module begins.

Preferential Pricing

For a limited time, TUM Asia offers preferential pricing for multiple module or group sign-ups*:

2 modules: 10% discount
3 modules: 15% discount
4 or more modules: 20% discount

*Companies can combine module choices for group discounts. For instance, if two employees from the same organisation each sign up for 2 modules (totaling 4), a 20% discount applies. Discounts are valid only if all modules are paid for together in a single invoice. Contact us to learn more.

Alumni Course Credits

TUM and TUM Asia alumni can apply their alumni course credits of SGD 1,500 to cover up to 50% of the module fees. Terms and conditions apply.