Course Objectives
CILT Certificate in Digital Supply Chain Strategy - Virtual Learning
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
Course Outline
Digital transformation of supply chainsSupply chain management overviewEvolution of supply chains over timeDigital transformation strategy roadmapThe rise of digital technologyDigital customer ecosystems and omni-channelsDigital acceleration through technology investmentsTransformation management practices
Digital supply chain technologiesImpact of technology on supply chainsDigital disruptionTechnology in data managementBig data and analyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainTechnology in logisticsDrones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)Self-driving vehiclesAutomatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)Robotics3D printingTechnology in user interfaceInternet of Things (IoT)Augmented Reality (IR)Virtual Reality (VR)
Supply chain design thinking techniquesProblem identificationDesign inspirationChanging behavior and trendsDesign for material, use and waste-managementDesign thinkingSystems thinkingProduct stewardshipDematerializationModular thinkingEfficiency
Optimizing the supply ecosystemFrom supply chain to supply ecosystemInvesting in partnershipsRelationship echelonsPartnershipsAlliancesJoint Ventures (JVs)Optimizing visibility and information sharingImproving velocity of product deliverySimplification of scope
Digital mindsets and principles for the futureAgility and flexibilityCustomer-centricityStartup mentalityTechnological leadershipFailing fast10 organizational principles for digital supply chains