Manufacturing in a Global Network

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Turning the global manufacturing network into a source of sustainable competitive advantage

The Manufacturing in a Global Network programme has been built on the former International Manufacturing Programme and has been revamped with a completely new content and new format. It is now a 5-day programme with a focus on the design, operation and performance measurement of key value-adding processes, such as the supply chain, new product development and organisational learning. The objective is to turn the global manufacturing network into a source of sustainable competitive advantage.

Today, manufacturing takes place in a constantly shifting global landscape. On the one hand companies are increasingly internationalising their operations by establishing design, manufacturing and distribution networks around the world. On the other hand global forces, including new trade agreements, emerging capabilities, technological developments and environmental concerns, necessitate constant re-examination of the firm’s international footprint. As a result, all aspects of operations management are undergoing change. Most fundamentally of all, the role of the operations manager is expanding onto a global scale.

In five intensive days, Manufacturing in a Global Network programme systematically analyses the changing landscape and its implications for operations managers. Above all, it shows you how to harness the power of global manufacturing networks to create a formidable competitive weapon.

Key Benefits

Acquire tools and concepts for effectively interfacing with a global ecosystem
Build skills to design and operate global manufacturing networks – and improve management processes
Develop understanding of macroeconomic trends, performance measures and organisational levers in manufacturing – increasing motivation and performance

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Great minds don’t think alike

INSEAD’s professors represent many cultures, disciplines, and perspectives. Led by acknowledged world experts in their own particular fields, programme faculty remain intimately close to business and most are engaged in cross-disciplinary research.*

	Enver Yücesan Programme Director Professor of Operations Management Chair, Technology and Operations Management Enver Yücesan's main teaching and research activities focus on tactical operational problems such as process analysis, manufacturing planning and control, integrated logistics, supply chain management, and performance assessment in manufacturing as well as service environments. Read more...
	Soumitra Dutta Professor of Information Systems The Roland Berger Chaired Professor in Business and Technology		Christoph Loch GlaxoSmithKline Chaired Professor of Corporate Innovation Professor of Technology and Operations Management Dean of the PhD Programme
	G. Deigan Morris Emeritus Professor of Accounting and Control		Serguei Netessine Professor of Technology and Operations Management The Timken Chaired Professor of Global Technology and Innovation Research Director of the INSEAD-Wharton Alliance
	Manuel Sosa Associate Professor of Technology and Operations Management