Course Code: SCM503
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Synopsis

Digitalisation has disrupted supply chain management in various ways, and organisations find it challenging to cope with these changes and design their supply chains. SCM503 Leading Supply Chains in the Digital Era focuses on the digital transformation of supply chains in different organisations. The course covers the impact of digitalisation on supply chain design, customer relationships, manufacturing, etc. Students will be equipped with the necessary know-how to identify possible opportunities that exist in their supply chains and lead the transformation process. In addition, students will learn different new technologies and their implications on supply chains – both economically and ethically.
Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

  • Digital Transformation and Digital Supply Network
  • Re-imagining Supply Chain Strategy
  • Technology Trends in Supply Chain Management
  • Social and Business Trends Shaping Supply Chains
  • Next-Generation Demand Management
  • Synchronised Supply Chain Planning
  • Interacting with Customers
  • e-Commerce and Last-mile Deliveries
  • Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain 4.0
  • Smart Manufacturing
  • Leading Digital Supply Chain Networks
  • Ethics and Governance for Digital Supply Chains

Learning Outcome

  • Analyse the transformation of supply chains due to digitalisation
  • Compare different digital trends affecting supply chain management
  • Appraise the developments of the e-commerce business
  • Formulate strategies for digital supply chains
  • Assess ethical considerations for digital supply chains
  • Improve demand management with digital tools
Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Objectives

A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Analyse the transformation of supply chains due to digitalisation.
  • Compare different digital trends affecting supply chain management.
  • Appraise the developments of the e-commerce business.

B. Key Skills (Practical Component)

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Formulate strategies for digital supply chains.
  • Assess ethical considerations for digital supply chains.
  • Improve demand management with digital tools.


Who Should Attend

This course aims to equip logistics and supply chain professionals with the skills and ability to lead their organisations' digital transformation of the supply chain.

In this course, Participants will learn various new and emerging digital technologies relevant to the logistics and Supply Chain industry

 

Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

This course equips learners with the digital knowledge and skills required to support their organisations’ supply chain digital transformation. Learners will be exposed to key technology trends in supply chain management, including Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain 4.0. The course covers topics such as next-generation demand management, e-commerce, and last-mile delivery. Learners will also study real-world manufacturing case studies and explore the ethical use of technology within organisations. These emerging areas of the supply chain industry are generating new job opportunities, and this course prepares learners with relevant skills to enhance their employability.


Admissions pre-requisite

  • Bachelor’s or Equivalent
  • Knowledge of Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be an advantage

 

Schedule

TimeAgenda
Seminar 1
Digital transformation of supply chains
19:00 – 19:30 Foundations of Digital Supply Chains
19:30 – 20:05 Visibility and Strategic Drivers
20:05 – 20:20 Break
20:20 – 20:35 Background and Digital Vision of the Case Study
20:35 – 21:15 Discussion & Sharing: Beauty-as-a-Service (BaaS) & Demand Sensing
21:15 – 21:35 Data, Personalisation, and Operations 4.0
21:35 – 22:00 Discussion & Sharing: Strategy Synthesis & Applicability
Seminar 2
Digital trends affecting supply chain management
19:00 – 19:30 Blockchain and Digitalisation Concerns
19:30 – 20:05 Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain 4.0 Frameworks
20:05 – 20:20 Break
20:20 – 20:35 Background and Automation of the Case Study
20:35 – 21:15 Discussion & Sharing: Capacity-as-a-Service (CaaS) Model
21:15 – 21:35 Strategy Formulation (Deep Dive)
21:35 – 22:00 Discussion & Sharing: Challenges and Opportunities
Seminar 3
Demand management
19:00 – 19:35 Next-Gen Demand, Loyalty, and Business Intelligence
19:35 – 20:15 Big Data, Data Quality, and Cloud Computing
20:15 – 20:30 Break
20:30 – 20:45 Background and Digitalisation Tools of the Case Study
20:45 – 21:05 Discussion & Sharing: Success strategies
21:05 – 21:30 Luxury Fashion and Business Transformation
21:30 – 22:00 Discussion & Sharing: Strategic Discussion and Digital Assessment
Seminar 4
Developments of the e-commerce business
19:00 – 19:40 Last-Mile Complexity and Digitalisation Role
19:40 – 20:20 Geospatial Systems and MaaS Implementation
20:20 – 20:35 Break
20:35 – 20:45 Background and Services of the Case Study
20:45 – 21:15 Discussion & Sharing: Omnichannel Fulfilment Comparison
21:15 – 21:30 Scaling During COVID-19
21:30 – 22:00 Discussion & Sharing: Strategy Synthesis: Fulfilment Options
Seminar 5
Strategies for digital supply chains
19:00 – 19:40 Core Concepts and Data Capture Mechanisms
19:40 – 20:15 Control Tower, EDI Risks, and Digital Twin
20:15 – 20:30 Break
20:30 – 20:45 Background and Strategic Shift of the Case Study
20:45 – 21:10 Discussion & Sharing: Digital Service Platform
21:10 – 21:30 Services & Solutions
21:30 – 22:00 Discussion & Sharing: Strategic Discussion Synthesis
Seminar 6
Ethical considerations for digital supply chains
19:00 – 19:30 Smart Manufacturing and Vehicle Autonomy
19:30 – 20:15 AI/ML, IoE, and Digitalisation Challenges
20:15 – 20:30 Break
20:30 – 21:00 Synthesis of Smart Manufacturing
21:00 – 21:30 Discussion & Sharing: Governance and Ethical Framework
21:30 – 22:00 Assessment

 

Assessments

  • Class participation (PCT)
  • 1 Final Assignment (ECA)
  • 1 Individual Assignment (TMA)
  • Pre-Class Quiz (PCQ)

 

Trainer info

A/P Hsieh Cheng-Hsien is a faculty member at the School of Business, SUSS, having joined in 2017. He holds a PhD in Transport and Logistics Management. Prior to his current appointment, he held positions as a postdoctoral research fellow, assistant professor, and associate professor at several international institutions. He has extensive experience in teaching business strategy, transport management, and information management for supply chains. His research interests encompass urban transport, intermodal logistics, transport diversity and sustainability, as well as vulnerability and resilience analysis.

 

Course Completion requirements

  • Attendance: Participants must achieve at least 75% attendance.
  • Assessment: Participants must sit and pass all prescribed assessments and submit all course work stipulated in the section Assessments.
  • Evaluation: Participants are required to complete course evaluations conducted by SUSS and SSG at the end of the training.
Students who achieve at least 75% attendance and meet the course completion requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. For those who do not meet the course requirements, a Certificate of Participation will be issued instead.

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

 International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Course Fees (A) $3,168.00 $2,640.00 $2,640.00 $2,640.00
SSG Grant (70%) (B)  $1,848.00 $1,848.00 $1,848.00
Nett Course fees (A) - (B) = (C) $3,168.00 $792.00 $792.00 $792.00
9% GST on Nett course fees (D) $285.12 $71.28 $71.28 $71.28
Total nett course fees payable including GST (C) + (D) $3,453.12 $863.28 $863.28 $863.28
Less additional funding if eligible under various schemes (F) -   -   $528.00 $528.00
Total nett course fees payable including GST, after additional funding form the various schemes (E) - (f) = (H) $3,453.12 $863.28 $335.28 $335.28
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

 

For the various payment mode, please refer here.
For the refund policy, please refer here. 

 

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]