Digital Supply Chain Strategy
In this course, you will learn how to develop a digital supply chain strategy that can take organizations into the future. You will also explore various digital technologies as they relate to supply chains as well as experiment with design inspiration and design-thinking concepts. In addition, we will examine the importance of collaboration for the optimization of information and product flows across supply chain partners. Finally, we will focus in on the “digital mindset” and organizational principles that are required to drive supply chain strategies forward
· 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
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 behaviour 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
· 10 organizational principles for digital supply chains
This course is suitable for any procurement or non-procurement professional. It is ideal for those seeking to complement their supply chain and logistics experience with the latest knowledge.