Operations & Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digitalisation and Visibility

End-to-end visibility helps supply chains respond faster to problems and opportunities. This course explains how digital technologies improve supply chain visibility and decision making: control towers, track-and-trace, IoT, supplier portals, data integration, analytics and AI, and how to plan a digitalisation roadmap.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Many supply chains still run on spreadsheets and emails. You will learn how to choose digital solutions that deliver real visibility.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Technology demonstrations, maturity assessments, case studies and roadmap workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain supply chain visibility and its value
Describe control towers and track-and-trace solutions
Evaluate IoT, portals and data integration options
Apply analytics and AI in supply chain decisions
Assess digital maturity
Build a digitalisation roadmap

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Supply chain and logistics managers
Digital transformation leads
Planning managers
IT managers supporting supply chain
Procurement leaders

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Technology evaluation
Data integration
Analytics awareness
Maturity assessment
Roadmap planning

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Visibility Challenges

09:00–10:08Why visibility matters
10:08–11:00Data silos
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Data silos (continued)
11:45–12:53Use cases
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Control Towers

09:00–10:08Control tower concepts
10:08–11:00Alerts and exceptions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Alerts and exceptions (continued)
11:45–12:53Case study
12:53–14:00Demonstration

Day 3Technologies

09:00–10:08Track-and-trace and IoT
10:08–11:00Supplier portals
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Supplier portals (continued)
11:45–12:53Integration platforms
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 4Analytics and AI

09:00–10:08Predictive analytics
10:08–11:00AI in planning
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45AI in planning (continued)
11:45–12:53Data governance
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Roadmap

09:00–10:08Maturity assessment
10:08–11:00Business case
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Business case (continued)
11:45–12:53Implementation plan
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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