Distance learning course Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Sustainably Optimizing Value Chains and Using KPIs in a Targeted Manner

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This distance learning course is held in German.
In the distance learning course in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, you’ll develop practical skills to optimize value chains and professionally manage supply chain processes. You’ll learn to plan and monitor projects, use KPIs in supply chain management in a targeted manner, and strategically integrate current trends such as sustainability and resilience. You’ll benefit directly from this in your day-to-day work: You’ll manage processes confidently, make data-driven decisions, and identify risks early on. All course materials are available online or in print—supplemented by in-depth online seminars.

The distance learning course "Logistics & Supply Chain Management" has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7484124.

Module
Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Author: Prof. Dr. Wanja Wellbrock

  • Theoretical basics and differentiation of logistics & SCM
  • SCM design models
  • Status quo of SCM using the example of the automotive industry
  • SCM concepts
  • Trends in SCM
Module
Supply chain & logistics controlling
Supply chain & logistics controlling

Author: Reinhard Bleiber

  • Controlling: definition, task, content, instruments
  • Planning: strategy, budget, forecast
  • Control: inventories, transportation, production planning, procurement, supply chains
  • Key figures: Task, types, examples, risks
  • Operational and strategic tools 
  • Reporting: Occasions, types, distribution
  • Future trends
Module
Purchasing and supplier management
Purchasing and supplier management

Author: Marion Schilcher

  • Purchasing strategies
  • Procurement market research: from classic to AI
  • Supplier management and selection
  • Modern measurement of supplier performance
  • Risk management in purchasing
  • Requirements for the modern buyer
Module
Production and control concepts
Production and control concepts

Author: Valerie Charlemagne-Mattheus

  • From production planning to delivery of the production order
  • Forms of production control according to the "push and pull principle"
  • Production types and production layout
  • Store floor management and key performance indicators
  • Lean production and continuous improvement
Module
Storage and transport systems
Storage and transport systems

Author: Prof. Dr. Peter Hohberger

  • Storage systems, storage functions, storage types
  • Picking principles, elements of a picking system and selected techniques
  • In-plant transport systems: discontinuous and continuous conveyor systems
  • Inter-company transportation systems: basics and modes of transport
Module
Project management
Project management

Author: Prof. Dr. Wanja Wellbrock

  • Basics and classification of project management in logistics & SCM
  • Structural and procedural organization of project management
  • Agile project management in logistics & SCM
  • Main phases of project management in logistics and SCM
  • Maturity Model for the Structured Implementation of Logistics 4.0 Projects
Module
Transportation and logistics law
Transportation and logistics law

Authors:Marc Werdein, Thomas Enderlein, Stefan Ströhm

Relevant provisions of transport and forwarding law

  • Provisions of freight law for the individual modes of transport
  • Provisions of forwarding law
  • Regulations of goods handling and storage law

Contract law

  • The "logistics contract"
  • Differentiation from pure transportation and forwarding services 2.3 ADSp and logistics termsTerms and conditions
  • Introduction and significance of INCOTERMS

Insurance law

  • Transport insurance
  • Traffic liability insurance
  • The insurability of logistics services
Specialization module
Sustainability in SCM
Sustainability in SCM

Author: Prof. Dr. Wanja Wellbrock

  • Definition, advantages and obstacles of sustainable procurement
  • Legal basis
  • National and international standardization 
  • Life cycle costing
  • Supplier Code of Conduct and sustainable supplier evaluation
  • Holistic implementation of sustainable procurement management
Specialization module
Risk management & resilience
Risk management & resilience

Author: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Lechner

  • Meaning and classification of fundamental terms such as risk, resilience, and crisis management.
  • Structured process for risk identification, assessment, management, and monitoring.
  • Operational, strategic, technological, and legal risks, as well as market risks and sustainability risks.
  • Impact of risks.
  • Concrete strategies for increasing resilience in purchasing and the supply chain (sourcing strategies, supplier management, early warning systems, and structural measures).
Online seminars
5 online seminars included
5 online seminars included
  • In-Depth Course: Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management (90 min.)
  • In-Depth Course: Purchasing and Supplier Management (90 min.)
  • In-Depth Study: Production and Control Concepts (90 min.)
  • In-Depth Session: Warehousing and Transportation Systems (90 min.)
  • In-Depth Session: Risk Management & Resilience (90 min.)

Flexible continuing education—anytime, anywhere.

  • 18months of access:No time pressure—you set the pace.  
  • Print & digital:Learn anytime, anywhere—with your printed and digital learning materials.  
  • Optional online seminars:Expand your knowledge live with experts.  

Your all-inclusive package – guided from start to finish

  • Get started right away: Access all course content online as soon as the course begins. We’ll mail your printed study materials to you.   
  • Always supported: e-mail, interactive quizzes, and regularly updated content.   
  • Learn together: Join the learning community to ask questions and join study groups. 

Your benefit

  • SCM Fundamentals:Strategically classify value chains and apply modern SCM concepts in a targeted manner.
  • Controlling & KPIs:Manage supply chain processes using appropriate metrics and make data-driven decisions.
  • Purchasing & Suppliers:Develop purchasing strategies and measurably improve supplier performance.
  • Production & Warehouse:Optimize manufacturing and warehouse processes according to Lean principles and reduce lead times.
  • Project Management:Plan SCM projects in a structured manner, manage them agilely, and bring them to a successful conclusion.
  • Transportation & Contract Law:Making Legally Sound Decisions in Transportation, Freight Forwarding, and Insurance Law.
  • Risk & Sustainability:Identify supply chain risks early on and embed resilience and sustainability.

Certificate available:

Complete your distance learning course with thecertified & Supply Chain Manager” e-exam. You can find all the details in the certified & Supply Chain Manager” distance learning course (35453). 

Tool

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Recommended for

  • Logistics and SCM professionals who want to position themselves for leadership or expert roles.
  • purchasers procurement professionals who want to systematically expand their expertise in supply chain management.
  • team leaders production and warehousing who want to develop a solid understanding of holistic SCM processes.
  • career changers sales, IT, or controlling who want to build structured SCM expertise from the ground up.
  • Project staff in Logistics & SCM who aspire to take on the role of project manager.

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Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content

Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

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approx. 95 hours
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15.07.2026
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15.08.2026
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Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

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15.09.2026
Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

15.10.2026
Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

15.11.2026
Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

15.12.2026
Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

15.01.2027
Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

15.02.2027
Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

15.03.2027
Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

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Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
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Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

Booking number: 35452
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Plan course
approx. 95 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

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FAQs about the Logistics & Supply Chain Management distance learning course

Efficient and resilient supply chains are crucial to business success. It is important to optimize processes, identify risks early on, and take appropriate measures to ensure the stability and efficiency of the supply chain, even in times of crisis.

Logistics and supply chain management are closely linked. By effectively coordinating procurement, production, storage, and distribution, you can minimize bottlenecks and optimize the overall performance of the supply chain to increase efficiency in all areas.

 

Risks are inevitable in supply chain management, whether due to geopolitical events or unexpected supply bottlenecks. Proactive risk management helps minimize disruptions and increase supply chain flexibility, enabling the company to respond quickly to changes.

Collaboration with internal teams and external partners is essential for an efficient supply chain. By establishing clear communication structures and setting common goals, you can optimize collaboration both within the company and with suppliers and service providers.

 

Key figures such as throughput times, inventory levels, and transport costs are central to sound decision-making in supply chain management. By identifying relevant KPIs and analyzing them regularly, you can monitor the performance of your supply chain and make targeted optimizations.

 

Identifying potential for optimization requires a detailed analysis of existing processes. Methods such as bottleneck analysis and process optimization enable you to identify weaknesses and take targeted measures to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

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