Advanced Certification Program in
Digital Supply Chain Management in association with E&ICT Academy , IIT Guwahati
Accelerate Your Career In Global Digital Supply Chain Management
Application Deadline:
6 Months
Live Online + Campus Immersion
A Decade Of Experience
56,000+
Students Placed
45,000 +
Career Transitions
24LPA
Highest Salary
80%
Average Salary Hike
500+
hiring companies
Build A Path-breaking Career In Digital Supply Chain Management
The digital supply chain management program is specifically designed to train SCM professionals to manage the critical roles of technology in business operational components such as logistics, procurement, inventory, and vendor management.
The program imbibes the skills in the learners to manage operational processes, increase revenue and improve customer experience.
The industry-oriented, cutting-edge curriculum prepares students for the evolving supply chain management industry, and 100% job assistance assists them in obtaining positions with top supply chain management market players.
New-age Digital SCM Program
The program will expose the learners to new-age digital supply chain management concepts. The course ensures the students focus on simplifying, streamlining and using technology to increase efficiency and create better career pathways in the supply chain management industry.
Industry-focused Curriculum
Our program focuses on the critical components of establishing a digitally enabled supply chain. Aspirants will learn to use technology to improve operational efficiency and decision-making throughout the supply chain program.
Case-based Learning
Learners will get the opportunity to work on 15+ case studies, 1 complete end-to-end simulation project, and 3+ industry-recognised tools. The real-world, case-based course structure is designed to improve the application of theoretical concepts to real-world problems.
Live Interactive Sessions From IIT Faculty
Deep dive and learn the insights of digital SCM from renowned IIT professors, who share their areas of expertise to ensure that the learner is thorough with the core concepts. The sessions are live and interactive so that the students can understand the critical concepts and apply the acquired knowledge.
Network Enhancement
During the program, all the learners will have the opportunity to visit for 3 days at IIT Guwahati as a part of campus immersion. This will allow them to meet their peers and the IIT faculties panel in person. They will get an opportunity to network, expand their professional network and increase their net-worth.
Extensive Placement Assistance
All participants will receive extensive career and placement assistance. The experts at Imarticus Learning will help learners build their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. All learners will receive mock interviews and career mentoring sessions followed by access to iimJobs and Hirst will also be provided.
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Prepare To Innovate And Lead Supply Chain Management
The tremendous career growth, ample job opportunities and massive transformation in the supply chain sector drive professionals to enter the industry. Higher skill gaps and companies' eagerness to recruit digital supply chain professionals also contribute massively.
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Master Supply Chain Management With Simulation Exercise By SCM Globe
The SCM globe exercise provides real-world supply chain training. This map-based simulation teaches the learners the principles of pragmatic supply chain management.
Students demonstrate their knowledge by working through real-life problems. These are also used to analyse and improve existing supply chains, as well as to design new ones. Participants will master the new-age digital SCM with the simulation exercise by SCM Globe.
Added Advantages Of Learning Through Simulation Exercise By SCM Globe
- Master the modern digital SCM through simulations by industry experts
- Learn to easily and accurately model any supply chain by defining just four entities: products, facilities, mode of transport and routes
- Get exposure to managing real-world business operations with the help of case studies
Why Does IIT Guwahati Lead The Way?
About E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati and Imarticus Learning Collaboration
We are happy to announce our partnership with Imarticus Learning to offer new-age digital supply chain skills to future-oriented learners. Our academic expertise and Imarticus Learning's latest teaching methodologies mak...See More
Prof. Gaurav Trivedi
Associate Professor, IIT Guwahati
Imarticus Learning is pleased to collaborate with IIT Guwahati to imbibe the right expertise to drive and accelerate digital transformation in supply chain management. Our collaboration innovates and aligns our capabilit...See More
Mr Nikhil Barshikar
Founder & MD Imarticus Learning
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Curriculum
The program has 7 modules that cover critical aspects of Digital Supply Chain Management and strategy.
This module will help learners understand the key factors to be kept in mind while designing a supply chain, which are different types of distribution networks and how to compare the performance of varying delivery networks via exposure to real-life case studies.
What will you achieve?

Supply Chain Depth Understanding of foundation concepts:
• Decision phases in the supply chain
• Push Pull View v/s Cycle View
• Key Factors designing a supply chain
• Different types of distribution networks
• Comparative Performance of Delivery Networks

Practical Exposure - Exposure to application of concepts to real life case studies
Topics

What is a Supply Chain?

Objective of Supply Chain

Importance of Supply Chain Decisions

Decision phases in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Strategy or Design

Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Operation

Knowledge Check - MCQ Based Assignment Process Views of Supply Chain

Push Pull View - Company Example

Cycle view - Company Example

Knowledge Check - MCQ-based Assignment

Key Factors Impacting Distribution Network Design

Concept of Trade off Cost Factor v/s Service Factor
• Value provider to customer
• Cost of meeting customer needs
• Response time
• Product variety
• Product availability
• Customer experience
• Time to market
• Order visibility
• Returnability

Relationship between desired response time and number of facilities

Types of Distribution Network
• Manufacturer storage with direct shipping
• Manufacturer storage with direct shipping & in transit merge
• Distributor storage with carrier delivery
• Distributor storage with last mile delivery
• Manufacturer / distributor storage with customer pick up
• Retail storage with customer pick up

Comparative Performance of Delivery Networks
What will you achieve?

Indepth Understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry
• End to end planning process framework
• Demand planning
• Supply planning
• Material planning
• Distribution planning
• Order management
• Process linkages and impact on each other
S&OP Framework
• Demand planning metrics
• Supply planning metrics
• Material planning metrics
• Distribution planning metrics
• Order management metrics
• Linkages and impact of variation on each other

Real World assignment to Build Research Skills, Communication Skills and Technical Skills
Topics

Planning Philosophy Difference Make to Stock v/s Make to Order

End to End Supply Chain Planning Framework ( Demand >> Supply >> Material >> Primary
Distribution >> Secondary Distribution >> Order Management

Demand Planning Process Overview

Supply Planning Process Overview

Material Planning Process Overview

Distribution Planning Process Overview

Order Management Process Overview

S&OP Process and Framework

S&OP Demand Planning Metrics

S&OP Supply Planning Metrics

S&OP Material Planning Metrics

S&OP Distribution Planning Metrics

S&OP Primary & Secondary Distribution Planning Process Overview
From understanding different inventory types and their valuation to Inventory Management Techniques, complete hands-on exposure to safety stock computation techniques using the Latest Technology trends in Inventory Management will be covered. We'll also introduce learners to the Inventory Management Software.
What will you achieve?

In-depth Understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry
Types of Inventory and their valuation
Inventory Control Techniques
Inventory Management Techniques
Hands-on exposure in safety stock computation techniques
Latest Technology trends in the Inventory Management

Inventory Management Software Demo
Topics

Introduction to Inventory and importance of Inventory management

Finished Goods Inventory and Examples

How it is measured and converted into value

Goods in Transit Inventory and Examples

How it is measured and converted into value

Semi Finished Goods Inventory and Examples

How it is measured and converted into value

Raw Material Inventory and Examples

How it is measured and converted into value

Packaging Material Inventory and Examples

How it is measured and converted into value

MRO / Spares Inventory and Examples

Inventory Control Techniques

ABC Analysis

HML Analysis

VDE Analysis

SDE Analysis

FSN Analysis

SOS Analysis

FSN Analysis

GOLF Analysis

Inventory Management Techniques

EOQ Concept and Formula

Min Max System

Reorder Level System

Safety Stock - Formula

Safety Stock for Finished Goods

Safety Stock for RM / PM

MEIO Case Study - P&G (based on research Paper)

Inventory Management Softwares In The Industry

Future Trends in Inventory Management

ERP Module - Inventory Management from O9 / Kinaxis System / Lamasoft

End of Session - Knowledge Check - MCQ-based Assignment
Gain an in-depth understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry, like Demand Forecasting & Network Modelling Techniques. Learn how analytics is used across Supply Chain & Manufacturing.
What will you achieve?

In-depth Understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry
• Demand forecasting
• Network modelling techniques
• Application of analytics across supply chain
• Application of analytics in Manufacturing

Hands on exposure with assignments in Excel / R / Python
Topics

Master Lecture - Supply Chain Analytics Trends - Industry Expert

Demand Forecasting Baseline v/s Total Forecast

Sales History Cleaning Techniques

Regular Products - Time Series Forecasting

Regular Products - Regression Analysis

New Products Forecasting

End of Life Products Forecasting

Concept of Cross Validation and Best Model Selection

Distribution Network Modeling

Distribution Network Design

Network Optimization Model

Gravity Location Models Network optimization for locating plants and warehouses simultaneously

Designing Global Supply Chain Network

Master Lecture - Analytics in Manufacturing - Industry Expert
This module will help understand different risks related to Supply Chain and how to capture them, with the help of Risk Identification, Prioritisation and Mitigation based on available data.
What will you achieve?

In-depth Understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry
• Supply chain risks and how to capture them
• SCRM process - risk identification, Prioritisation and mitigation
• Trends in Supply Chain Risk Management - Industry Expert

Exposure to SCRM Software Demo - Live Example
Topics

Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

Importance of SCRM

What is a Risk ?

Sources of Risk

Challenges faced in capturing all types of risks

Supply Chain Risk Management Process

SCRM Framework

Formulate Study Objective

List down all types of Risks

Develop Data collection plan

Risk Classification based on - Severity , Occurrence, Impact

Risk Prioritisation Analysis

Develop Risk Control Plans

Develop Risk Mitigation Plans

Master Lecture - Trends in Supply Chain Risk Management - Industry Expert

Master Lecture - SCRM Software Demo - DHL Resilience 360 Degree
Learn types of Logistics Planning (Strategic, Tactical and Operational) & Logistics Management Strategy, including Cost and Customer Service. Analyze trends in Logistics Planning - Industry 4.0, how Warehouse Management & segmentation approaches work with the help of case studies.
What will you achieve?

In-depth Understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry
• Logistics Management Strategy
• Logistics Cost and Customer Service
• Type of Logistics Planning - Strategic, Tactical and Operational
• Warehouse Management
• Segmentation Approaches
• Trends in Logistics Planning - Industry 4.0
• Various Case Studies

Exposure to Logistics Management Software Demo - Live Example
Topics

Introduction to Logistics Management

Key Components

Historical Perspective - Evolution Industry 1.0 to 4.0

Importance of Key Components

Cumulative Logistics Cost across supply chain

Knowledge Check - MCQ-based Assignment

Logistics Cost and Customer Service

Concept of Total Landed Cost

Modes of Transport

TLC v/s All cost components curve

Customer Service Model - Basic

Customer Service Model - Extended Service

Customer Service Metrics

Trade of Functionwise ( Finance, Production, Distribution, Marketing)

Logistics Planning

Planning for Logistics - Different Levels

Strategic Planning Framework

Segmentation by Throughput v/s Product Value density

Tactical Planning Framework

Segmentation by demand and supply characteristics

Operational Planning Framework

Examples- Various planning processes across industry

Warehousing and Storage Management Processes

Example of Warehouse Management System

Master Lecture - Trends in Logistics Technology Industry 4.0 - Industry Expert

Master Lecture - Logistics Planning Software - 09, Algorithm - Industry Expert
Trends in Logistics Technology
Logistics Planning Softwares
An in-depth understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry, like the Framework of the end-to-end planning process, demand, supply, material, and distribution planning. What are order management and processes linked to measuring the impact?
What will you achieve?

In-depth Understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry
• Purchasing Process
• Strategic Sourcing Process
• Supply Management Process
• World Wide Sourcing
• Future trends in Global Sourcing

• Exposure to Trends in Procurement Technology Industry 4.0

• Exposure to Software Demo with real life examples
Topics

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Objectives

Purchasing Responsibilities

E- procurement - Procure to Pay Process

Purchase Requisition Flow

Types of Purchases

Importance of Integration

Internal Integration

External Integration

Strategic Sourcing

Spend Analysis

Strategic Sourcing Process - Build the team

Strategic Sourcing Process - Market Research

Strategic Sourcing Process - Strategy Development

Strategic Sourcing Process - Contract Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing Process - Supplier Relationship Management

Supply Management

Supply Management Strategies - Global Sourcing

Supply Management Strategies - Supply Risk Management

Supply Management Strategies - Supply Base Optimization

Supply Management Strategies - Longer Term Supplier Relationships

Supply Management Strategies - Early Supplier Design Involvement

Stages of Supply Management Strategy Evolution - Phase 1 to Phase 4

Supplier Evaluation and Selection Process

Supplier Performance Measurement

Supplier Performance Measurement - Categorial System

Supplier Performance Measurement - Weighted Point

Supplier Performance Measurement - Cost based

World Wide Sourcing

Why World Wide Sourcing

Commanly Faced Barriers

Progressing from International Purchasing to Global Sourcing

Global Sourcing Success Factors

Global Sourcing Benefits

Future Trends in Global Sourcing

Master Lecture - Trends in Procurement Technology Industry 4.0 - Industry Expert

Master Lecture - Software Demo - GEP Smart / Any other Vendor
How Digital Supply Chain Management and Technology Advancements are shaping the industry, what is Strategy Formulation, and how it's different from Traditional Supply Chain Metrics. Learn what the Digital Supply Chain Metrics and how to implement these are.
What will you achieve?

In-depth Understanding of various critical concepts used practically in the industry
• Digital Supply Chain Management and Technology Advancements
• Supply Chain Strategy Formulation
• Traditional Supply Chain Metrics
• Digital Supply Chain Metrics
• DSCM Metrics
• DSC Transformation Assessment
• Implementation of DSC

Expsoure to standard practices followed by Digital Supply Chain Institute.
Topics

Introduction to Digital Supply Chain

Definition

Need for Digital Supply Chain Strategy

Real Time Big Data Analytics

Mobile Data

Sensors

Internet of Things

Social Media

Robotics

Drones and Driver Less Vehicle

3D Printing

Block Chain

Formulate SC Strategy

Traditional Supply Chain (TSC) Metrics

APQC Benchmarks

Supply Chain Impact Framework

Digital Supply Chain Metrics

Formulate New Metrics ( TSC + DSC )

DSC Transformative Maturity Assessment

Key Component 1 - Demand

Key Component 2 - People

Key Component 3 - Technology

Key Component 4 - Risk

DSCM Performance Metrics Research Framework

Concept of Internal and External Collaboration

Formulate DSC Strategy / Action Plan

Implementation of DSC Strategy

Organisation Changes

Change Management

Steering Committee

Governance Mechanism
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Who can participate in the Advanced Certification Program in Digital Supply Chain Management in association with E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati?
Qualified candidates with 1 year of experience in supply chain management aspire to become new-age SCM professionals and lead the industry.

Admission Process
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Program Fee
₹ 1,40,000 + GST
Instalments
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Registration Fees
₹ 25,000 + GST
Instalment 1
₹ 60,000 + GST
Instalment 2
₹ 55,000 + GST
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- Mock Interviews
- Career Mentorship
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