Logistics and Operations
Postgraduate study in Logistics and Operations provides graduates and professionals with the skills to tackle accelerating change and harness opportunities through strategic approaches to Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Be FutureMade in Logistics and Operations
In Logistics and Operations, we provide talented individuals with the tools they need to make a positive impact in the boardrooms, offices and digital spaces of public, private and third sector organisations.
Our degrees explore the latest strategic thinking from the real world. From the logistical success of online retailers to the ways global supply chain management is addressing environmental impact.
Guided by leading academics and experienced practitioners, students examine the latest production processes and digital strategies used by organisations to improve customer satisfaction, encourage innovation and boost productivity.
Postgraduate Logistics degrees
Accreditation: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Membership: CILTMSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management and MSc Operations Management are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Graduates receive exemptions from the academic requirements for membership of the CILT.
Membership: CILT
Learning Direct from Industry
Guest Lectures and Visits
Examples of guest lectures and visits that our Logistics and Operations Management students have benefited from in the past year, offering chances to make connections and gain expertise from leading thinkers and doers from industry.
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Oracle
Oracle shared their expertise with our students on the topic of capacity and demand in operations including the use of cloud-based ERP systems.
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Thrive and Christian Aid
Thrive and Christian Aid delivered guest lectures to our students on corporate social responsibility.
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Professor Alan McKinnon
Prof. McKinnon is a global leader in the subject of Logistics and delivers annual guest lectures to our students. He was based at Heriot-Watt between 1987 and 2021 and established our research centre and Masters degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He has advised the UK Government, European Commission and World Economic Forum.
Research Centre for Logistics and Sustainability
Much of the course content and teaching on our Postgraduate degrees in Logistics and Operations Management is informed directly by the work of our Research Centre for Logistics and Sustainability.
Centre for Logistics and Sustainability
"I was amazed by how well the Lean Six Sigma for Operational Excellence programme was designed and the knowledge and experience all lecturers had to share with us - students.  I really enjoyed the fact that  Heriot-Watt is a very international university.  Thanks to many group projects, I was able to meet unique people from around the world, learn from their experiences and make new friendships. I am certain that part of my success is thanks to the amazing people that I met, for which I am very grateful."
Paula Jach
Be FutureMade
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