M2 Production management, logistics, purchasing | Sustainable Supply Chain Management course (MALO Durable)

The aim of the Sustainable Supply Chain Management  course (MALO Durable) in the "Production Management, Logistics and Purchasing" master's degree is to train high-level professionals capable of designing and organizing strategies for managing the flow of raw materials, finished or semi-finished products, from procurement to dispatch to customers, with the constant objective of optimizing the cost-quality-delivery ratio.

On completion of the course, graduates will be able to :

• Ensure the operational management of flows (physical and information) within the supply chain;
• Optimize the supply chain;
• Define and manage performance objectives (value creation, costs, service levels, etc.) in line with the company's strategic objectives;
• Manage international supply chains
• Initiate continuous improvement and/or reconfiguration processes.

Semester 3 M2 GPLA Supply Chain Management course (MALO)

• BCC 1: Develop a strategic, sustainable and digital vision of SC
• Reflection and development of production, logistics and purchasing strategy (10 cr)
  • Logistics, transport and distribution strategy
  • Sustainable supply chain management
  • Urban logistics and sustainable regional planning
  • Responsible purchasing management
• BCC 2: Model and manage SC operations
• Design and management of production, logistics and purchasing solutions (10 cr)
  • Management of multi-modal transport chains
  • Logistics IS and innovation
  • Reverse Logistics
  • SC management and integrated planning
• BCC 3 : Applying and evaluating standards and rules within a SC
• Rules, Standards and Quality (10 cr)
  • Sustainable development law
  • Quality management
  • Operational auditing
  • Labor law

Semester 4 M2 GPLA Supply chain management course (MALO)

• BCC 4: Develop managerial culture and leadership skills
• Managerial and organizational culture (4 cr)
  • Change management
  • Human resources management: leading, federating and supporting a team
  • Organizational dynamics and innovation
• BCC 5 : Measure and manage SC performance
• Measurement and control of production, logistics and purchasing management tools and methods (4 cr)
  • Performance management
  • Planning and managing the transition to a carbon-free supply chain
  • S&OP
• BCC 6 : Be able to analyze situations, find innovative solutions and communicate
• Development and integration of highly specialized knowledge (6 cr)
  • Serious Game = Design and deployment of international supply chains
  • Monitoring and forecasting projects
  • Innovative interdisciplinary projects
• BCC 7: Manage your professional project
• Behaviors and postures at work (16 cr)
  • Final dissertation
  • Research methodology

Who can apply?

Any student who has completed the first year of a Master's degree (60ects).

• Prerequisites in logistics.
• For students interested in professional training contracts: professional experience (through internships or employment) in logistics or supply chain management.

How do I apply?

Apply at the time of admissions on the dedicated platform.

The MALO course in the "Production, Logistics and Purchasing Management" master's program is supported by CRET-LOG (EA 881), a laboratory specializing in logistics with a threefold vocation: academic and applied research, higher education and professional expertise. CRET-LOG develops research in logistics and supply chain management, distribution channel management and inter-organizational strategies. Most of the laboratory's research professors are involved in the Master's program.

In the second year, a 6-month internship is compulsory. It can be carried out in France or abroad. This course is available in :

• Initial training
• Continuing education
• Professional training contracts

In the second year, around 25% of students' workload is devoted to projects.

Teaching schedule

• Lectures: 544 hours
• Tutorials: 272 hours
• Internship: 24 weeks

Career opportunities

The GPLA Master's degree is aimed at jobs in operations management (purchasing-supply, logistics, distribution, logistical support, etc.) and the management of organizations involved in flow management. It therefore leads to supply chain management jobs and functions, both in the core activities of industrial, commercial and service companies, and in support activities. These professions concern all sectors of activity, in private companies (GE and TPE) and public organizations.