Digital Supply Chains

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5026
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Course ID
202425
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
ABM Abdullah
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with fundamental concepts and latest developments in digital tools and technologies in supply chains. It develops their knowledge of digital supply chains, including the digitalization of manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and procurement as well as the performance of the system. In this course, the effects of digitalization 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 today’s highly competitive global business environment. Students are assessed through a case study, presentation and report. 


  • Foundations of Digital Supply Chains
  • Managing Digital Supply Chains
  • Application of Supply Chain Technologies in Industries

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the concept of digital supply chains and how they emerged and grew over time.
  • Describe and explain the impact of digitalization on present and future supply chains.
  • Identify and critically analyse the opportunities and challenges of managing digital supply chains in the highly competitive global business environment.
  • Critically evaluate the performance of digital supply chains.
  • Demonstrate skills in problem solving, written and oral communication, teamwork, and applying global perspectives digital supply chains.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 23587
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 28
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-30
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-30
Class number
Class number 23588
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-12
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-12

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 53575
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 31
Available
Available 31
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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