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NPTEL

Supply Chain Digitization

NPTEL and Indian Institute of Management – Mumbai via Swayam

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Overview

ABOUT THE COURSE: Supply chains are increasingly becoming digital with the easy availability of data related to operations and purchases, payments getting digitized, and the advent of the platform economy. While data visibility helps streamline operations, supply chains face complexities due to variabilities that span industries, markets, and geographies. This course aims to equip students with an introduction the potential of digitalization in supply chains and the opportunities that it provides.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students and industry professionals interested in operations and supply chain management.PREREQUISITES: Undergraduate level Mathematics courses, Statistics Courses.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: FMCG companies (e.g. P&G, HUL, ITC, Colgate Palmolive), E-Commerce Companies (e.g. Amazon, Flipkart), Automobile industry (Tata Motors, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra), Transportation & Logistics Industry (e.g. All Cargo, Gati, Mahindra Logistics), Consultancy companies (Genpact, PWC, Deloitte), Pharmaceuticals Companies (Merck, Dr. Reddy’s, Cipla), Public Distribution (FCI, CCI, Port Authorities, etc.)

Syllabus

Week 1:Module 1-Introduction to Supply Chain Management :
  • Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
Week 2:Module 1-Introduction to Supply Chain Management :
  • Supply Chain Segmentation
Week 3:Module 1- Introduction to Supply Chain Management :
  • Supply Chain Design & Operations Strategies (Supply Portfolios, Postponement, etc.)
Week 4:Module 2-Role of Digital Business in Supply Chains :
  • Introduction to Platform Economy
  • Channel Structures in the Supply Chain (Decentralized vs Centralized)
Week 5:Module 2-Role of Digital Business in Supply Chains :
  • Channel Structures in the Supply Chain (Dual Channels, Brick & Mortar, Multi-Channels, Omni Channels)
Week 6:Module 3-Analytics in Supply Chain Management :
  • Introduction to Descriptive, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics
Week 7:Module 3-Analytics in Supply Chain Management :
  • Application of AI/ML in Forecasting & Demand Analytics
Week 8:Module 3-Analytics in Supply Chain Management :
  • Supply Chain Network Optimization
Week 9:Module 3-Analytics in Supply Chain Management :
  • Intelligent Decision Tool Development in Supply Chains
Week 10:Module 4-Digital Infrastructure for Supply Chains :
  • Product Tracking & Traceability
  • Information Systems (ERP, WMS, TMS, etc.)
Week 11:Module 4- Digital Infrastructure for Supply Chains :
  • Digital Twins & Control Towers
Week 12:Module 4-Digital Infrastructure for Supply Chains :
  • Industry 4.0
  • Blockchains and Digital Payments

Taught by

Prof. Priyanka Verma, Prof. Sushmita Narayana, Prof. Debabrata Das

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