Course Methodology

This course leverages a variety of learning tools including digital applications, gamification, case studies, exercises, and videos.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop digital transformation strategies for supply chains
• Recognize digital technologies and their application across supply chains
• Apply design inspiration and design thinking techniques to solving supply chain problems
• Optimize data and operational flows across supply chain partners
• Adopt a digital mindset that supports the principles of futuristic supply chains

Target Audience

Supply chain and logistics professionals at all levels of the organization. In addition, this course is ideal for those seeking to complement their supply chain and logistics experience with the latest knowledge in preparation for assuming a higher position.

Target Competencies

• Supply chain strategy
• Supply chain management
• Digital transformation
• Supply chain technology
• Digital mindset
• Procurement
• Logistics
• Warehousing
• Transportation
• Design thinking

Digital transformation of supply chains

• Supply chain management overview
• Evolution of supply chains over time
• Digital transformation strategy roadmap
• The rise of digital technology
• Digital customer ecosystems and omni-channels
• Digital acceleration through technology investments
• Transformation management practices

Digital supply chain technologies

• Impact of technology on supply chains
• Digital disruption
• Technology in data management
• Big data and analytics
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Blockchain
• Technology in logistics
• Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Self-driving vehicles
• Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Robotics
• 3D printing
• Technology in user interface
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Augmented Reality (IR)
• Virtual Reality (VR)

Supply chain design thinking techniques

• Problem identification
• Design inspiration
• Changing behavior and trends
• Design for material, use and waste-management
• Design thinking
• Systems thinking
• Product stewardship
• Dematerialization
• Modular thinking
• Efficiency

Optimizing the supply ecosystem

• From supply chain to supply ecosystem
• Investing in partnerships
• Relationship echelons
• Partnerships
• Alliances
• Joint Ventures (JVs)
• Optimizing visibility and information sharing
• Improving velocity of product delivery
• Simplification of scope

Digital mindsets and principles for the future

• Agility and flexibility
• Customer-centricity
• Startup mentality
• Technological leadership
• Failing fast
• 10 organizational principles for digital supply chains