Programme Leader: Rossen Kazakov, PhD (Linkedin, Google Scholar) 

Module 1: System Mapping of Supply Chain Structures & Resource Flows 

Date and Time: 11.08.2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Central European Time (CET) 

Objective: Use system mapping to understand the structure, flows, and dynamics of supply chains 

Toolset Role: System Mapping as a strategic analysis tool 

• Identification of strategic supply chain assets (products, data, suppliers, relationships) 
• Exploring vulnerabilities and opportunities 

Topics: 

• Defining supply chain boundaries and ecosystem actors 
• Mapping: Material flows, Information flows, Financial flows 
• Identifying key nodes: Suppliers, production, distribution, customers 
• Identifying constraints and bottlenecks 
• Mapping supply chain resources and capabilities 
• Identifying critical dependencies and risks 

Workshop: 

• Build a system map of the current supply chain 
• Identify vulnerabilities and leverage points 

Module 2: Designing Sustainable Supply Chains as Adaptive Resource Configurations 

Date and Time: 13.08.2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Central European Time (CET) 

Objective:  Design supply chains as structured, adaptive resource systems 

Toolset Role: System Mapping extended to network design 

• Resource orchestration across the value chain 
• Preparing adaptive configurations 

Topics: 

• Supply chains as non-static, evolving configurations of resources and capabilities 

• Designing alternative network structures: Centralized vs decentralized, Local vs global sourcing 
• Sustainability dimensions: Environmental (emissions, resource usage), Social (supporting individual and society), Economic (cost efficiency), Operational (resilience, redundancy) 
• Trade-offs: efficiency vs resilience vs sustainability 

Workshop: 

• Design alternative supply chain configurations 

Module 3: System Simulation for Supply Chain Strategic and Operational Decision Support 

Date and Time: 18.08.2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Central European Time (CET) 

Objective: Use simulation to evaluate supply chain configurations 

Toolset Role: System Simulation as a decision-support tool

• Testing value creation of supply chain resource configurations 
• Seizing opportunities through informed design choices 

Topics: 

• Translating supply chain maps into simulation models 

• Key simulation elements: Demand variability, Lead times, Capacity constraints, Inventory policies 
• Scenario design: Demand variation, Supply disruptions, Cost changes 
• Evaluating supply chain performance 

Workshop: 

• Simulate alternative supply chain designs 

Module 4: Scenario Simulation for Supply Chain Performance Evaluation 

Date and Time: 20.08.2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Central European Time (CET) 

Objective: Assess robustness and sustainability of supply chain configurations 

Toolset Role: Simulation as stress-testing and evaluation tool 

• Sustained competitive advantage sources  
• Validating strategic choices 

Topics: 

• KPIs for supply chain performance: Cost, Service level, Lead time 
• Carbon footprint 
• Employee wellbeing
• Sensitivity analysis 
• Identifying structural weaknesses 
• Evaluating resilience under disruptions 
• Comparing alternative configurations 

Workshop: 

• Perform multi-scenario performance analysis 

Module 5: Resource Reconfiguration & Supply Chain Transformation 

Date and Time: 25.08.2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Central European Time (CET) 

Objective: Enable transformation of supply chains through resource reconfiguration 

Toolset Role: System Mapping and Simulation guiding redesign 

• Reallocation and upgrading of supply chain resources 
• Transforming capabilities 

Topics: 

• Supplier portfolio restructuring 
• Network redesign (plants, warehouses, distribution) 
• Capability development: Digital supply chain, Analytics and forecasting, 
• Technology integration  
• Transition management 

Workshop: 

• Develop a supply chain transformation plan 

Module 6: Market Interactions and Demand-Supply Dynamics Simulation 

Date and Time: 27.08.2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Central European Time (CET) 

Objective: Understand supply chain performance in the context of market dynamics 

Toolset Role: Simulation of demand-supply market systems interactions 

• Demand fulfillment capability as a competitive asset 
• Adaptation to market dynamics 

Topics: 

• Demand variability and customer behavior simulation
• Supply–demand synchronization 
• Impact of pricing and promotions on demand and supply chain
• Product launch and ramp-up dynamics 
• Service level optimization 

Workshop: 

• Simulate demand-supply interaction scenarios 

Module 7: Investment Decisions in Supply Chain Systems 

Date and Time: 01.09.2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Central European Time (CET) 

Objective: Evaluate capital investment in supply chain infrastructure 

Toolset Role: Simulation and prospective evaluation for investment decision support 

• Strategic asset investment 
• Long-term capability building 

Topics: 

• Investment in:  Infrastructure (plants, DC and warehouses), Technology systems, Supplier development 
• Capital allocation scenarios 
• Risk–return analysis 
• Impact of uncertainty and volatility 
• Portfolio optimization 

Workshop: 

• Evaluate investment alternatives using simulation 

Module 8: Prospective Testing and Supply Chain Transformation Roadmap 

Date and Time: 03.09.2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Central European Time (CET) 

Objective: Select and implement optimal supply chain strategies 

Toolset Role: Integrated mapping and simulation for strategic decision-making 

• Sustaining competitive advantage 
• Full transformation (Sensing–Seizing–Transforming) 

Topics: 

• Comparing supply chain configurations 
• Selecting optimal trade-offs 
• Designing transformation roadmap 
• Building adaptive and resilient systems 
• Performance monitoring and feedback loops 

Workshop: 

• Develop a complete supply chain strategy roadmap