Supply Chain Innovation: How Technology Can Create a Sustainable Future
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Brief Introduction
Understand how new technologies can make supply chains more sustainable and learn how to deal with today's trends.Course Summary
Learn how to innovate your supply chain and gain a competitive advantage in this free online course. Explore the latest supply chain strategies and technologies and discover how to optimize your operations.Key Learning Points
- Understand the latest innovations in supply chain management
- Learn how to optimize your supply chain operations
- Gain a competitive advantage in the market
Related Topics for further study
- Supply chain innovation
- Logistics optimization
- Procurement strategies
- Inventory management
- Risk management
Learning Outcomes
- Implement innovative supply chain strategies
- Optimize supply chain operations
- Gain a competitive advantage in the market
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of supply chain management
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online course
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Fundamentals
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Requirements
- Supply chain is a cross disciplinary area. In this course we give a broad overview rather than focusing on detailed quantitative/mathematical or ICT skills. Although we’ll challenge you to perform some basic modelling and technology activities, the focus is on thinking supply chain and recognizing the impact of ICT so that you can be an innovator in this area and a driver of change. Key to a good supply chain manager is his/her ability to think across company borders and functional domains. In addition, being interested in both business and technology is essential. This course is aimed at professionals and students in disciplines such as ICT, operations, marketing, finance,.. who wish to learn more about supply chain management. Supply chain management and operations professionals and students that want to learn from about new trends and technologies can also benefit from the course. As we are all end customers of supply chains and the impact of supply chains on our world is enormous, many of us wish to know what is happening behind the scene. You are all invited to join!
Outline
- Introduction to supply chain innovation Introduction to supply chain innovation Sustainable and global supply chains Key processes in a supply chain What are drivers for supply chain innovation? Wrap up of this week Innovations and sustainability in supply chains Introduction to supply chain innovations and sustainability What are innovations in today's supply chains? What is sustainability? Summary of this week The role of information technology in supply chains Introduction to ICT in supply chain History of ICT in the supply chain Current use of ICT in the supply chain Next generation ICT in the supply chain Innovation at a logistic provider: the case of Kuehne + Nagel Business process management and enterprise architecture Architecture view and integration Business process modelling concepts Chain integration Week summary Sensing in supply chain Introduction sensing in supply chain The Internet of Things Communication and sensing technologies Positioning Week summary Supply chains in the construction industry Introduction to supply chains in the construction industry Why supply chains in construction industry are interesting Challenges of urban building Supply chain innovations in construction Wrap up for this course
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the latest supply chain innovations and how to apply them in your organization with this online course. Learners enjoyed the practical applications of the course content, which provided real-world value for their work.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical applications of course contentPros from User Reviews
- Real-world value for work
- Engaging and interactive course content
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Flexible learning schedule
- Access to a global community of learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Lack of depth in certain topics
- Limited opportunity for personalized feedback
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- Course content may not be relevant to all industries
- Limited interaction with instructors