Operations, Logistics & Lean Management

About the course

Short-term Professional Development Program Abroad

Program Theme

The search for competitive advantages by world class operational and logistics management excellence.

Target

Undergraduates interested in Administration.

Objectives

To deepen knowledge in Logistics, Operations and quality control using, as a reference the concept of lean manufacturing (Toyotism) applied to factories and services.

Operations, Logistics & Lean Management

Benefits for scholarship holders participating in this program:

  • Subsidized rates at partner hotels
  • Optional visit to the Fashion District in Milan

  • Academic Preparation and Logistics for the program

Why should I attend this course?

  • Participate in an executive exchange program at a European university with a scholarship;
  • Professors are PhDs with vast professional experience at executive levels;
  • Two meetings with local executives within the activity schedule;
  • Optional visit to the UN Headquarters and the World Trade Organization in Geneva;
  • Use the excellence in operational and logistic management, based on the concepts of lean production (Toyotism), as a strategic and competitive advantage.

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Content

Foundations of logistics and operation for Global businesses; How to leverage competitive advantage based upon excellence in LOP. Company Visits and Project work.

Toyota’s lessons for today’s companies; linking corporative strategies to lean management. Company Visits and Project work.

Broadening the concept of lean management: service sector and lean management concepts and practices. Project work and Graduation Ceremony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Courses are 3 weeks with classes from Monday to Wednesday full-time. The student will take the administration module in one period and, in the case of students from the United States and England, the English module in another. In Italy, the other period is dedicated to the preparation of the work to be presented at the end of the course. 
On Thursdays, students in the thematic courses have company visits or lectures with local executives. 
Please refer to the course page for specific details of course load, syllabus and extra activities. 

A short course is a practical and intensive way to improve your knowledge in a short time, without the need to leave your home country for long periods. These short courses provide a complete immersion in the content, as well as networking opportunities with students of diverse nationalities. Travel to these courses can be carried out with a tourist visa, which simplifies the process of entry into the country, being a convenient option for those seeking a fast and effective international experience.

We recommend that you bring your laptop to carry out academic activities and access digital materials. It will be useful both for assignments and for accessing the online library provided by professors.

PROGRAM COORDINATION IN BRAZIL
Professor Ricardo Britto

PhD in Business Administration from FEA/USP, he is one of the most experienced Brazilian professors in International Business.

Apply for a Scholarship
  • CUOA Business School
  • Location
    Altavilla Vicentina - Italy
  • Next terms
    2026 and 2027
  • Dates
    3 weeks (January or July)
  • Investment
    € 6.111 + Enrollment: € 60
    Check opportunities for partial scholarships
  • Program Profile
    Classes and company visits in a full-time basis
  • Workload
    100 class-hours (lectures, talks and company visits)
  • Additional Activity
    Visit to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, or the Fashion District of Milan, Italy
  • Students per Classroom
    From 15 to 30
    students
  • Certification
    Certificate in Executive Management
  • Language
    English
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