Michigan Engineering Professional Education Launches Leadership Development Programs in Manufacturing and Supply Chain in Collaboration with Emeritus

These six-month programs equip senior leaders in manufacturing and supply chains with the capabilities to drive operational excellence and resilience amid technological transformation.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan Engineering Professional Education announces the launch of its six-month Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing and the Leadership Development Program in Supply Chain. These multimodular programs are designed to empower senior executives to lead transformation across two of the most critical sectors of the global economy: manufacturing and supply chain management. Launched in collaboration with Emeritus, a global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, enrollments are now open for a June 2025 start.

In an era marked by rapid technological change, workforce challenges, and global disruptions, the need for agile, strategic, and innovation-driven leadership is more vital than ever. Through a mix of live sessions, real-world case studies, and a capstone project, these programs offer comprehensive leadership development and specialized technical insights to help participants respond to the evolving demands of Industry 4.0 and the modern supply chain.

Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing

The Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing equips professionals to tackle complex manufacturing challenges, including workforce adaptability, automation, and supply chain complexities. Participants will gain strategic leadership capabilities while learning to apply advanced manufacturing concepts, drive innovation, and align business goals with environmental responsibility.

Leadership Development Program in Supply Chain

The Leadership Development Program in Supply Chain offers a future-focused curriculum that enables leaders to build resilient and digitally integrated supply chains. Participants will explore areas such as lean management, demand forecasting, digital transformation, risk management, and sustainable practices.

"Today's manufacturing and supply chain leaders must go beyond operational efficiency — they must be agents of transformation," said Debra Levantrosser, academic co-director for both programs and lecturer in industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan. "These programs are designed to develop forward-thinking leaders who can blend strategy, technology, and sustainability to create lasting business impact."

The programs conclude with an optional two-day on-campus networking event in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Upon successful completion, participants will receive verified digital certificates from Michigan Engineering Professional Education.

"The Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing and the Leadership Development Program in Supply Chain from Michigan Engineering equip manufacturing and supply chain professionals to drive innovation at scale," said Mike Malefakis, president of university partnerships at Emeritus. "Our collaboration with Michigan Engineering underscores our unwavering commitment to helping executives navigate Industry 4.0 and beyond."

Both programs start in June 2025. For more information and to apply, please visit the Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing and the Leadership Development Program in Supply Chain homepages.

About the University of Michigan

Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan is a premier public research institution recognized for academic excellence and transformative research. With a strong alumni network and interdisciplinary collaboration, the University of Michigan remains one of the top-ranked public universities in the United States. For more information, visit https://umich.edu.

About Michigan Engineering Professional Education

Michigan Engineering Professional Education offers high-quality courses, programs, and custom training designed to meet the needs of both individual learners and businesses. Taught by leading Michigan Engineering instructors and industry experts, our portfolio provides in-demand technical skills and leadership training for professionals worldwide.

With online, in-person, and remote-live options, Michigan Engineering's programs meet professionals where they are. Whether you are looking to expand your skills or a company investing in employee training, Michigan Engineering's professional and custom education delivers the expertise, flexibility, and world-class instruction to achieve your goals.

For more information, visit ope.engin.umich.edu.

About Emeritus

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, organizations and governments worldwide. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China. Emeritus' short courses, degree programs, professional certificates and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 350,000 individuals across more than 80 countries. For more information, please visit https://emeritus.org.

SOURCE Emeritus