Supply Chain Technology & Info Mgmt

This subject is aimed at introducing the existing and emerging technologies used in supply chains as well as the role of information in supply chain relationships. The aim of this subject is to introduce the core functionalities and applications of key supply chain technologies in end-to-end supply chains and will include technologies such as Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence among others. Key topics on information management in supply chains include the role of information in managing and coordinating a supply chain, information sharing (including its rationales, key challenges, and enablers), as well as established and new information systems. Emphases will be given to how data/information can be used to support supply chain decision making in various areas, including risk management, inventory management, and supply chain social responsibility.