April - June
Hamburg, Paris, Online
English
€4,500 (includes all modules and joint certificate)
Program Overview
In today’s fast-paced fashion and luxury industry, logistics is no longer a backstage function, it is a strategic driver of brand success. From sourcing rare materials across continents to delivering seasonal collections on time, supply chains must combine speed, precision, creativity, and resilience.
This pioneering executive program, jointly designed by IFM Paris and KLU Hamburg, empowers professionals to master these challenges and transform logistics into a source of competitive advantage. Through a unique learning journey across Hamburg, online, and Paris, participants will gain the tools, insights, and network to build next-generation supply chains that are agile, traceable, sustainable, and value-driven.
Dates
- Fashion logistics fundamentals — Understand the importance, trends, and specific challenges of logistics in the fashion and luxury industries
- Technology, AI, and automation — Explore the impacts, benefits, and implications of supply chain digitalization and automation for operational excellence.
- Geopolitics, trade and tariffs — Examine how international trade regulations, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs influence supply chain design and resilience.
- Customs and port operations — Gain first-hand insight through a guided visit and discussion with port and customs experts.
- Strategic redesign of supply chains — Engage in a collaborative workshop to rethink supply chain design for agility, risk mitigation, and sustainability.
- Interactive reflection session — Discuss how strategic logistics decisions impact creativity, sustainability, and brand value.
- Security in Luxury Goods — Explore best practices for monitoring and securing high-value shipments, and the impact of security measures on brand image.
- Sustainability in Fashion Logistics — A panel of industry experts will discuss current challenges and innovative solutions for creating sustainable logistics systems.
- End-to-End Supply Chain Integration (Project Q&A) — Project Q&A workshop with IFM and KLU faculty to give feedback and refine projects
- Industry trends and future outlook
- Sourcing and risk management
- Circular economy and reverse logistics
- Luxury supply chain specificities
- Capstone project presentations
- Celebratory networking dinner
What’s in it for You?
- Gain strategic insight into global forces shaping fashion logistics
- Learn how technology, AI, and automation are transforming operations
- Understand the impact of geopolitics, trade, and tariffs on supply chain design
- Explore sustainability and circular economy practices in luxury logistics
- Build a strong international network of peers and industry experts
Certificate
Joint IFM × KLU Executive Certificate
Target Group
This program is designed for:
- Managers and executives in fashion, luxury, and logistics
- Professionals seeking to integrate sustainability and innovation into supply chains
- Leaders aiming to turn operational excellence into brand value
Contact
Head of Program Management (Executive Education)
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