Most companies have some idea on how to organize their primary logistics. Each company is part of a network of supply chains and the logistics between different chain partners needs a different approach. In these networks all kind of individual goals are pursued which may lead to sub optimized products and services. Supply chain management considers all the stakeholders goals and in particular the final customer. Supply-, production- and distribution processes are analyzed with a variety of methods and tools and assessed on predetermined criteria which match with the supply chain stakeholders goals as much as possible.

As a supply chain manager you are able to oversee and managing the entire supply chain of an organization. You do not only look at the organization itself but also the other parties in the chain. Within this minor you will learn and develop skills to understand and improve end-to-end supply chains. This all works within an international environment with students from different nationalities and backgrounds. These aspects makes this minor valuable to become a profound business professional. 

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Theoretical program (12 ec):

• Management of Resources: based on the curriculum of ASCM- Certified Production (www.ascm.org)
• Methods and tools: based on the Lean Six Sigma theory (between Green and Black Belt Level) and the SCOR Framework developed by the Supply Chain Council
• Theory of Constraints workshops based on Goldratt’s Production the ToC way management game
• Innovations in SCM
• Transport and Supply Chain Management

Practical program (18 ec):

• ASCM Case Competition: International Case competition developed by ASCM in collaboration with Deloitte
• CMI six sigma: project based on a distribution case study in which the Lean techniques and Six Sigma project methodology have to be used.
• SCOR: research a supply chain in an actual company.
• The Fresh Connection (The Fresh Connection: Supply Chain Business Game Simulation (inchainge.com) is played, offering students a learning environment around a cross functional business simulation and to make strategic and tactical decisions in the value chain.
• Business Innovation with attention for sustainable supply chains
• A wide variety of external activities to be performed and guest lecturers to attend
• An international excursion is organized to visit SCM companies abroad.

After completion of the minor:

• The student is able to use tools from Lean Six Sigma,  SCOR and Theory of Constraints
• Supply Chain Management skills obtained by playing a SCM business simulation (the Fresh Connection) and a Theory of Constrains management game. The student has gained experience in working with students from different countries.
• The student can develop logistical concepts
• The student has good project management skills
• The student understands the different objectives of the supply chain partners and the implications of supply chain changes

• Propedeuse behaald

• Maximaal 15 studiepunten studieachterstand in semester 3 en 4

• Alle stages t/m jaar 3 behaald

De minor is toegankelijk voor studenten Logistics Management, Logistics Engineering en Technische Bedrijfskunde en andere economische opleidingen.

Chapman, S.; Arnold, J.R. Tony; Introduction to Materials Management, 8th edition, Pearson Education, ISBN 978-1-292-16235-5

Christopher, Martin - Logistics and supply chain management: creating value-adding networks – 5th edition – 2016, ISBN: 978-1-292-08379-7

Lunau, Stephan et. Al ., Six Sigma + Lean Toolset, mindset for successful implementation of improvement projects- 2nd edition, ISBN: 978 3 642 35881 1.

3 to 4 days a week activities are scheduled.

There we will be a mixture of written exams, group presentations, reports, paper writing and individual pitches.

Minor Choice Week | 2–5 March 2026

Online minor information sessions

Attend an online information session for this minor! View the programme and register here.

Minor fair

This minor will be present at the minor fair. Will you join us? View the programme and register here.
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time: 4:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Kralingse Zoom

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APPLICATION PROCESS (KOM)

Are you a student from another educational institution and would you like to follow a minor at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences? If so, you must apply in two steps:

Step 1
Register for the minor of your choice via the blue Apply button. You can find this button at the top right of the minor’s page.
Download the learning agreement and complete it.
Submit this learning agreement to the examination board of your study programme.
Once the examination board has granted approval, register for the minor in Step 2 no later than 01-07-2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Step 2
After approval, register via OSIRIS Application of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences using the link below (first create an account).

Osiris Application

Part of the application process is uploading the following documents:

The learning agreement, signed by you and by your institution;
A scan or photo of your passport or ID card.

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You will be informed by Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences whether your application has been approved.

In OSIRIS Application, you must also upload the Proof of Paid Tuition Fee (BBC) for the academic year in which you wish to follow the minor. This can be done from 01 May 2026 onwards. You can request the BBC from your institution after you have signed or issued an authorization for the payment of the tuition fee for the relevant academic year. You may also choose the option for your institution to send the BBC directly to collegegeld@hr.nl.

You will receive a notification from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences once your application has been approved.