Supply Chain Digitization — Course Overview
Modern Supply Chain Management (SCM) is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by two forces:
- High data availability — from operations, purchases, and payments
- The Platform Economy — reshaping how businesses connect and transact
This creates a core tension: increased data visibility streamlines operations, yet global variability across markets and geographies adds complexity. The goal is to use Analytics and Digital Infrastructure to manage that complexity effectively.
Module 1 — SCM Fundamentals
Section titled “Module 1 — SCM Fundamentals”Covers the baseline concepts before any digital tools are applied:
- SC Diversity — Not all supply chains are the same; structures vary by industry and product
- SC Drivers — Key factors determining SC performance
- Strategic Fit — Choosing between a Responsive SC (speed & flexibility) vs. an Efficient SC (low cost)
- Supply Chain Segmentation — Managing complexity within a single SC by product, demand pattern, customer type, geography, or channel
Module 2 — Digital Business Models in SCM
Section titled “Module 2 — Digital Business Models in SCM”Explores the Platform Economy and how it reshapes channel structures:
- Centralized vs. Decentralized decision-making
- Channel evolution: Brick & Mortar → Dual Channel → Multi-channel → Omni-channel
Module 3 — Supply Chain Analytics
Section titled “Module 3 — Supply Chain Analytics”From raw data to actionable decisions using the analytics hierarchy:
| Level | Question | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive | What happened? | Reporting, dashboards |
| Diagnostic | Why did it happen? | Root cause analysis |
| Predictive | What will happen? | AI/ML, demand forecasting |
| Prescriptive | How to make it happen? | Optimization models |
See Supply Chain Analytics — Deep Dive for the full breakdown including Big Data, demand forecasting, and network optimization.
Module 4 — Digital Infrastructure & Industry 4.0
Section titled “Module 4 — Digital Infrastructure & Industry 4.0”Builds the “Digital Thread” across the supply chain using core systems (ERP, WMS, TMS) and advanced technologies like Digital Twins, Control Towers, IoT, and Blockchain.
Macro Context: PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (2021)
Section titled “Macro Context: PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (2021)”SCM digitization connects to India’s national infrastructure agenda. The PM GatiShakti plan aims to:
- Enable multi-modal logistics and connectivity
- Break down silos across 16 Ministries
- Solve last-mile connectivity challenges