| 1 |
Reading |
Introduction to Supply Chain 4.0 Topic: Moving from Linear to Networked ecosystems. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 2 |
Reading |
IoT & Real-Time Visibility Topic: Sensors, Control Towers, and the "End of the Blind Spot." |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 3 |
Reading |
Big Data & Supply Chain Analytics Topic: Predictive vs. Prescriptive analytics; managing the data deluge. * |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 4 |
Reading |
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Topic: Demand forecasting and inventory optimization using ML. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 5 |
Reading |
Generative AI in Logistics Topic: Prompt Engineering for S&OP; automating supplier communications. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 6 |
Reading |
Digital Twins & Simulation Topic: Running "What-if" scenarios for risk mitigation. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 7 |
Reading |
Blockchain & Traceability Topic: Smart contracts and securing the "Chain of Trust." |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 8 |
Reading |
E-commerce & Last-Mile Innovation Topic: Micro-fulfillment centers, dark stores, and urban logistics. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 9 |
Reading |
Resilience in a Volatile World Topic: Geopolitics, Nearshoring, and Multi-sourcing strategies. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 10 |
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MID-TERM EXAM |
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| 11 |
Reading |
The Green Supply Chain Topic: Decarbonization and Circular Economy through digital tracking. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 12 |
Reading |
Workforce & Talent Gap Topic: The human-AI collaboration; reskilling for 2026. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 13 |
Reading |
Digital Transformation Strategy Topic: Leading change; overcoming legacy system barriers. |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 14 |
Reading |
Future Trends (2027 & Beyond) Topic: Autonomous vehicles, drone delivery, and "Connected Intelligence." |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 15 |
Reading |
Final Review |
Lecture, Q&A. |
| 16 |
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FINAL EXAM |
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| 17 |
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FINAL EXAM |
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