Strategic Management in Livestock and Poultry Industries: Leveraging EMBA Skills for Business Growth
Mode: online
Dates: 11-12 October 2026
Price: 50 euro per person
This course delves into the application of strategic management principles tailored for the livestock and poultry industries, utilizing advanced business strategies learned through the Executive MBA (EMBA) framework. It is designed for professionals looking to enhance their leadership and decision-making skills in these critical sectors. Through this course, participants will explore the unique challenges faced by livestock and poultry
Day 1: Foundations of Strategic Management in Livestock & Poultry
Module 1: Industry Overview & Global Trends
Structure of global livestock & poultry industries
Key production systems (intensive vs extensive)
Major exporting/importing countries (EU, Netherlands, USA, Brazil)
Role of agribusiness in global food security
Module 2: Principles of Strategic Management (EMBA Perspective)
Strategic thinking vs operational thinking
Vision, mission, and goal setting in agribusiness
SWOT & PESTLE analysis in livestock sector
Competitive advantage in animal production systems
Module 3: Supply Chain & Value Chain Management
Farm-to-market supply chain structure
Feed, breeding, production, processing, distribution
Cold chain and logistics challenges
Case insights from Dutch poultry/dairy supply chains
Module 4: Financial & Resource Management
Cost-benefit analysis in livestock farming
Budgeting and financial planning
Investment strategies for farm expansion
Risk management (disease outbreaks, feed cost volatility)
Module 5: Regulatory & Sustainability Frameworks
EU livestock and poultry regulations (animal welfare, antibiotics use)
Biosecurity and disease control policies
Environmental sustainability (carbon footprint, manure management)
Ethical farming practices
Day 2: Advanced Business Strategies & Growth Models
Module 6: Market Dynamics & Business Expansion
Demand-supply analysis in meat, milk, and eggs
Branding and product differentiation (organic, free-range, antibiotic-free)
Export opportunities and international trade
Entering EU markets (requirements & barriers)
Module 7: Innovation & Technology in Livestock
Precision livestock farming (IoT, sensors, AI)
Data-driven decision making
Smart feeding systems & automated housing
Case studies from Netherlands smart farms
Module 8: Leadership & Organizational Strategy
Leadership styles in agribusiness
Team management in farm operations
Conflict resolution and workforce productivity
Decision-making under uncertainty
Module 9: Entrepreneurship & Business Models
Developing livestock startups
Vertical integration vs contract farming
Diversification strategies (dairy + poultry + value-added products)
EMBA-based business model frameworks
Module 10: Case Studies & Strategic Implementation
Real-world case studies (Netherlands dairy & poultry success models)
Problem-solving workshops
Strategic planning simulation
Biography
Muhammad Aniq Nazar is a veterinarian (DVM+mphil animal science) and has an EMBA degree. He has got an experience as a trainer as well as experience in poultry and livestock, and dairy sector farms.