Digital Supply Chains

Postgraduate | 2026

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BUSI 5026
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Course ID
202425
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides students with fundamental concepts and the latest developments in digital tools and technologies in supply chains. It develops their knowledge of digital supply chains, including the digitalisation of manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and procurement as well as the performance of the system. In this course, the effects of digitalisation on supply chain operations are studied to give students a fuller understanding of the dynamics and factors involved in the emergence and growth of digital supply chains. This course also investigates the opportunities and challenges of managing digital supply chains in todays highly competitive global business environment.

  • Foundations Of Digital Supply Chains
  • Managing Digital Supply Chains
  • Application Of Supply Chain Technologies In Industries

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss the concept of digital supply chains and how they emerged and grew over time with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report
  • Describe and explain the impact of digitalization on present and future supply chains with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report
  • Identify and critically analyse the opportunities and challenges of managing digital supply chains in the highly competitive global business environment with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report
  • Critically evaluate the performance of digital supply chains with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report
  • Demonstrate skills in problem solving, written and oral communication, teamwork, and applying global perspectives with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Master of Procurement and Supply Chain Management