Working with industry

Logistics and Supply Chain MSc students have the opportunity to gain practical experience of working with industry via a consulting assignment or work experience.

 Working on supply chain consultancy projects for Edwards Vacuum

Assessment through a consulting assignment

You will have the option to take a live consulting assignment. Students have recently undertaken consulting projects for The Body Shop and Edwards Vacuum, a global manufacturer of vacuum equipment for the semiconductor industry. After extensive research into best practice, students present their recommendations to supply chain managers at the company’s global headquarters. 

Practical work experience

Work experience at Rolls Royce

Students can undertake a work placement report as an alternative to a dissertation. Work placements often lead to employment offers.

Recent graduates have worked for companies such as Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Crown Agents, Liz Earle, Edwards Vacuum, Unilever, Nestlé and Mace Construction.