1. Stay ahead of the game in supply chain management
Supply Chain Forum
The Supply Chain Forum allows you to share views with For whom?
other executives. In this network platform, we will discuss
topical issues in Supply Chain Management. This will ensure • You are a CEO, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing
that you remain ahead of the game in your sector. We think Manager, Logistics Manager, Production Manager,
of topics like Supply Chain Strategy, Finance in the Supply Customer Service Manager, IT Manager, Consultant or
Chain, and Sales & Operations Planning. How about you? Business Analyst in supply chain management.
• You are determined to stay amongst the best in Supply
Chain Management.
Added value for you and your company
• You are CEO, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing
Manager, Logistics Manager, Production Manager,
Customer Service Manager, IT Manager, Consultant &
Business Analyst in Supply Chain Management
• You want to stay up-to-date on supply chain management
Programme Design
You will be amazed by our keenness for practice. Departing
from theoretical concepts and insights as regards the launch
of new products and services, we convert these into concrete
examples, using an interactive approach.
Our faculty involved in this programme are top level, a mix
of professors and expert practictioners. We offer a valuable
practical dimension with real-life examples and case
discussions of local and international companies.
With the aid of the tools, checklists and templates provided
in this module, you’ll sharpen and further develop your
product management competencies. Furthermore, during
work groups and interactive sessions, you’ll develop the
necessary insights to fully apply your knowledge to your
competitive advantage in the market.

2. Well-known companies already involved in Meet your faculty
the Forum
• Prof Ann Vereecke is Programme
Alcatel-Lucent, Alpro, Aquafin, Barco, Bekaert, Deceuninck, Deloitte, Director for the Supply Chain Forum.
Ecover, Genzyme, Honda Europe, Ibecor, Jonckers, Kraft Foods, LU, • Prof Behzad Samii has extensive
Makro, McBride, NMBS Holding, NorthgateArinso, Philip Morris, Shell, experience in Operations & Supply
Solutia Europe, Telenet, Flanders Institute for Logistics (VIL), Volvo Chain Management.
Logistics, Arcelor Mittal, Vandemoortele, Solutia, SPE, Accenture, Cytec, • Prof Robert Boute is an expert
Soncotra. in Operations & Supply Chain
Management.
Each forum event features a new professor
or guest-practitioner who is an expert
in an innovative area of Supply Chain
Management.
PRACTICAL INFO
Dates and venues
6 evenings
Ghent Campus: 6 September, 18 October
& 6 December 2012, 7 March, 28 March &
21 June 2013
Language
English
Fee 2012
€ 1,345 (excl. 21% VAT) for an individual
participation.
€ 2,995 (excl. 21% VAT) for company
participation (3 people).
Fee 2013
€ 1,395 (excl. 21% VAT) for an individual
participation.
€ 3,125 (excl. 21% VAT) for company
participation (3 people).
apply now!
A great learning experience from networking Please see Practical Info on the following
with fellow executives in your sector. page, or visit:
www.vlerick.com/scforum

3. Practical info
Registration Online registration: quick & easy!
Action! Register online.
Questions? Please contact:
Rian De Bruycker
Programme Advisor
T: + 32 9 210 98 84
F: + 32 9 210 97 28
rian.debruycker@vlerick.com
Reep 1
9000 Ghent, Belgium
Your certificate
If you take part in one of our programmes, you are Register online via:
entitled to a certificate from Vlerick Business
School. www.vlerick.com/
supplychainprogrammes
If you successfully complete an Executive Master Class,
you can join the Vlerick Alumni Network, a worldwide
network of over 16,000 alumni in more than 100 Financial benefits for you?
countries.
• 10% discount for paying members of Vlerick Alumni
Cancellation • SME portfolio: subsidies for Flemish SMEs.
• Vlerick Social Profit Grants for organisations active in
Consult our cancellation conditions at: the social profit sector.
www.vlerick.com/conditions
You’ll find more info at: www.vlerick.com/benefits
We are here for you
Further improve your retail expertise
Rian De Bruycker
Programme Advisor • Consumer Goods Conference
T: + 32 9 210 98 84 This is the annual event for the Belgian Consumer
rian.debruycker@vlerick.com Goods sector. Find an answer to all your questions.
And meet the key decision makers in the Consumer
Goods sector. Everything is brought together for you
in a one-day Supply Chain and Marketing track.
www.vlerick.com/consumergoods
• Business Process Management Workshop
The BPM workshop is an interactive and practice-
oriented workshop over three days. It teaches you how
to apply process management techniques effectively in
a real business environment.
www.vlerick.com/bpmworkshop

4. Application form
Operations & Supply Chain Management
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN 2012-2013
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY
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CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Project Management Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management
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Operational Excellence Supply Chain Conference
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5. THE Programmes of
vlerick BUSINESS school
I would like to receive information on the following programmes (please tick).
Please return your contacting details to us by fax, e-mail or post.
General Management Operations & Supply Chain Management
Advanced Management Programme E Project Management D
International Management Programme E Purchasing Management E
Middle Management Programme D Operational Excellence E
Young Management Programme D & E Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management E
Accounting & Financial Management Entrepreneurship
Understanding Annual Reports D & E KMO Challenge D
Mastering Costs and Budgets D & E KMO Excellence D
Fundamentals of Financial Management D & E Entrepreneurship for Managers D
Strategic Cost Management E
Valuation of Companies E People Management & Leadership
Executive Master Class in Controllership E The People Manager D
Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance E Executive Decision Making D
Executive Master Class in Financial Analysis How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence D
and Asset Management E Inspiring for Change D
Negotiating to Create Value D & E
Human Resource Management Self-mastery D
HRM with Impact D Bestsellers read for you D
Compensation & Benefits D
Executive Master Class in Human Resource Management D Strategy
Strategy in Action E
ICT & Business Process Management
ICT-Management D Executive Master Classes
Business Process Management Workshop D & E Executive Master Class in B-to-B Marketing and Sales E
Excellence in Business Process Improvement E Executive Master Class in Business Process Management E
Executive Master Class in Business Process Management E Executive Master Class in Controllership E
Business Intelligence Workshop E Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance E
Executive Master Class in Financial Analysis
Innovation Management and Asset Management E
Strategising for Innovation E Executive Master Class in Human Resource Management D
Entrepreneurial Innovation E Executive Master Class in Innovation & Entrepreneurship E
Corporate Innovation Management E Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management E
Executive Master Class in Innovation & Entrepreneurship E
MBAs
Marketing & Sales Full-time MBA E
Introduction to Marketing Management D Executive MBA E
Retail & Trade Marketing D Executive MBA in Financial Services & Insurance E
Brand Management & Communication D
Product Management D Masters
Strategic Business-to-Business Marketing D Masters in Financial Management E
Executive Master Class in B2B Marketing and Sales E Masters in General Management E
Masters in Marketing Management E
D Programme in Dutch E Programme in English
More information on www.vlerick.com