| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Essentials in Manufacturing Operations is a 100% online, self-paced program designed to equip professionals with the skills to improve processes across their organizations and achieve operational excellence. This program is structured into five modules covering process analysis, lean operations, inventory management, digital supply chain impact, and conclusion.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Essentials in Manufacturing Operations is a 100% online, self-paced program designed to provide a deep understanding of operational challenges and how to transform them into opportunities. It aims to equip participants with the skills to improve processes across their organizations and achieve operational excellence. The program is targeted towards professionals in manufacturing organizations who want to positively impact operations management. The program is suitable for professionals in various fields (marketing, finance, HR, legal) whose work is affected by operational challenges. The program's length is 10-12 hours, spread over a maximum of three months.
Outline:
The program is structured into five modules:
- Module 1: Process analysis: This module focuses on operational metrics such as flow time, throughput rate, and inventory to measure process effectiveness.
- Module 5: Conclusion: This module involves evaluating acquired knowledge and skills, and planning future steps. The program uses various learning formats: videos, simulations, exercises, quizzes, case studies, and real-life examples. Participants also engage in projects to apply theoretical knowledge practically and confidently analyze their organization's operations.
Teaching:
The program is 100% online and self-paced. Teaching methods include videos, simulations, exercises, quizzes, case studies, and real-life examples. Participants engage in projects to apply learned concepts.
Other:
The program is offered by Vlerick Business School. Past participants have come from various companies. The program costs €695 (excluding 21% VAT). The program is available in English. There are upcoming info sessions.
