The Digital Economy: Effective Supply Chain Management (FutureLearn)

Whether you are a sole trader, in a small to medium-sized organisation, or work for a large firm, you’ll find out how the supply chain is changing in the digital era.

What topics will you cover?

- What supply chain management is and why it is important

- The distinct processes that make up a digital supply chain

- How risk is assessed in the digital supply chain

- How organisations are using the supply chain to gain a competitive advantage

- Competitive advantage in the digital supply chain

- How supply chain management fits with the company’s strategy

- The future of supply chain management

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Identify and understand the impact of the digital economy on structure and function of a supply chain, recognising opportunities to reduce cost and create value in your own professional context.

- Demonstrate and recognising the impact of the digital economy when taking an informed approach to decisions such as outsourcing and quality management.

- Improve your analytical and prioritising skills.

- Develop your ethical awareness as a manager.