Professional Certificate in Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The digital age is moving forward at a fast pace that digital technologies are fundamentally transforming the way businesses operate. This module provides you with an introduction to the role of emerging digital technologies (such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and blockchain) and analytics tools, techniques, and processes in global logistics and supply chain management. You will gain an in-depth understanding of topics such as supply chain analytics, data analytics and transport planning, e-procurement, and lean and agile supply

chains in the era of Industry 4.0. You will be equipped with in-depth practical knowledge of analytical tools and techniques that you will use in the career in logistics and supply chain management. You will also be able to provide innovative practical solutions for modern logistics and supply chain challenges with a global perspective.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

1. Understand the role of emerging digital technologies in managing global logistics and supply chains.
2. Critically evaluate supply chain analytics tools, techniques, and processes, and analyse the major issues in developing supply chain
3. analytics capabilities.
4. Critically evaluate the importance of digital logistics and supply chains in facilitating the opportunities for increased supply chain
5. agility, leanness, viability, and sustainability.
6. Critically analyse how to build supply chain analytics capabilities to improve supply chain efficiency and performance.
7. Ability to provide innovative practical solutions for modern logistics and supply chain challenges with a global perspective.

This module is ideal for:

• Aspiring supply chain and logistics professionals seeking to understand and apply digital transformation strategies.
• Mid-career professionals working in logistics, procurement, or operations who want to upskill in emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and big data.
• Business and operations managers looking to enhance supply chain visibility, agility, and sustainability in a digital era.
• Students in MSc Global Business Management or related programmes aiming to develop future-ready competencies in digital logistics.
• Entrepreneurs and consultants interested in leveraging digital supply chain tools for innovation and competitive advantage.