Course credit -1 [10 hours duration]
This course aims to impart both theoretical and practical knowledge related to sustainability and digitization in supply chain operations to upskill professionals. It has been designed keeping in mind the various techno-managerial aspects that need to be implemented by the participants. The course also explores how new and existing business strategies related to sustainability and digitization in supply chain management can be improved through the introduction of sustainability and digital systems.
CO1: To understand the importance of sustainability and digitization in supply chain operations
CO2: To evaluate different approaches for sustainability and digitization from a Life Cycle perspective and measure carbon footprint in supply chains
CO3: To implement and adopt sustainability and digitization in supply chains.
- Understanding of sustainability and digitization in supply chain operations
- Development of skill sets and tools Like Carbon Footprinting, Life cycle assessment,
- Implementation and adoption of sustainability and digitization in supply chains.
| Session No. | Topic | Reading | Case Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolution of Supply chain Digitization in India | Case studies of Supply Chain Digitization in India and impact on customer service and order fulfilment |
Seyedghorban, Z., Tahernejad, H., Meriton, R., & Graham, G. (2020). Supply chain digitalization: past, present and future. Production Planning & Control, 31(2-3), 96-114. Tiwari, M. K., Bidanda, B., Geunes, J., Fernandes, K., & Dolgui, A. (2024). Supply chain digitisation and management. International Journal of Production Research, 62(8), 2918-2926. |
| 2 | Introduction to Sustainable Supply Chain: Basics and fundamental concepts of sustainability and digitization in supply chain management; UN Global Compact on Sustainable supply chain Principles, Outcomes of COP 29 |
Ten principles by UN GC on Sustainable Supply chain https://unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/mission/principles Integrating Sustainability in Indian Supply chain by CII and SEDEX 2020 report |
Sustainable Supply chain Amazon case discussion based on the 2022 Sustainability report of Amazon Source: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/2022-sustainability-report.pdf |
| 3 | Introduction to Digital Supply Chain. Characteristics of the modern supply chains VUCA world (Volatile , Uncertain , Complex and Agile) |
VUCA case studies of HUL and Lenovo |
Leadership in VUCA World: A case of Lenovo : Dr. Kishore Kumar Das and Aftab Ara Source: https://www.journalcra.com/article/leadership-vuca-world-case-lenovo |
| 4 | Digitization of Supply chain Processes: | Planning and forecasting Sourcing and procurement Production & manufacturing Inventory management Distribution and logistics Customer service |
Holmström, J., Holweg, M., Lawson, B., Pil, F. K., & Wagner, S. M. (2019). The digitalization of operations and supply chain management: Theoretical and methodological implications. Journal of Operations Management, 65(8), 728-734. Zangiacomi, A., Pessot, E., Fornasiero, R., Bertetti, M., & Sacco, M. (2020). Moving towards digitalization: a multiple case study in manufacturing. Production Planning & Control, 31(2-3), 143-157. How the Best Supply Chains Thrive by Rob Handfield Phd (Author), Tom Linton (Author) |
| 5 | Carbon footprint assessment in supply chains Scope 1, Scope 2 and 15 categories of scope 3 emissions across the value chain. |
Michael W. Toffel, Stephanie van Sice Carbon Footprints: Methods and Calculations; Harvard Business School, 2013-14. |
Scope 3 calculation tool of GHG protocol Case study of carbon footprint of Scope 1, Scope 2 and 15 categories of scope 3 emissions across the value chain of tata steel [https://www.tatasteel.com/media/environment-performance-at-a-glance.pdf] |
| 6 | Life cycle assessment in Supply Chain | S. Shrivastava, Seema Unnikrishnan, (2021)Evolution of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment. Book title - Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment, Springer Publisher, Singapore | Shrivastava, S., & Unnikrishnan, S. (2021). Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of crude oil in India. Journal Of Cleaner Production, Vol.no. 283 124654. |
| 7 | Impact of digitization on Manufacturing and Supply Chain | – Industry 4.0, Automation, Robotics, |
Zhao, N., Hong, J., & Lau, K. H. (2023). Impact of supply chain digitalization on supply chain resilience and performance: A multi-mediation model. International Journal of Production Economics, 259, 108817. Hautala-Kankaanpää, T. (2022). The impact of digitalization on firm performance: examining the role of digital culture and the effect of supply chain capability. Business process management journal, 28(8), 90-109. |
| 8 | Movement to new principle of Integrated Business planning (IBP) from the old concept of SNOP | Integrated business planning framework by Oliver Wright |
Teo, Thompson S.H.; King, William R. (September 1996). "Assessing the impact of integrating business planning and IS planning". Information & Management. 30 (6): 309–321. doi:10.1016/S0378-7206(96)01076-2 |
| 9 | Impact of digitization of the Supply chain processes. Visibility, Agility, Digital Twins, Resilience, AI/ML enabled |
Digitzation case studies from Asian paints, Amazon , SAP, P&G , Zepto. | L. Purvis, S. Spall, M. Naim & V. Spiegler (2016) Developing a resilient supply chain strategy during ‘boom’ and ‘bust’, Production Planning & Control, 27:7-8, 579-590, DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2016.1165306 |
| 10 | National Logistics Policy 2022 Sustainable aspects and digitization of Supply chain – Targets and Comprehensive logistics Action Plan[CLAP],Digital ULIP Platform | National Logistics Policy of 2022 | SWOT analysis of the National Logistics Policy |
- Joseph Sarkis. Greening the supply chains, Springer, 2020 edition.
- Yann Bouchery • Charles J. Corbett Jan C. Fransoo • Tarkan Tan Editors Sustainable Supply Chains A Research-Based Textbook on Operations and Strategy, Springer 2017.
- Charisios Achillas, Dionysis D. Bochtis, Dimitrios Aidonis,Dimitris Folinas Green Supply Chain Management 2019 by Routledge.
- Joseph Sarkis, Handbook on the Sustainable Supply Chain, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019.
- Research articles and Case Studies: Industry sustainability reports and research articles to understand Sustainable supply chain in industry.
- L. Purvis, S. Spall, M. Naim & V. Spiegler (2016) Developing a resilient supply chain strategy during ‘boom’ and ‘bust’, Production Planning & Control, 27:7-8, 579-590, DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2016.1165306
- "A new definition for Integrated Business Planning" Supply Chain Trend. 2015-11-25. Retrieved 2022-06-25
- Smith, Larry; Andraski, Joseph C; Fawcett, Stanley E (Winter 2010). "INTEGRATED BUSINESS PLANNING: A Roadmap to Linking S&OP and CPFR". The Journal of Business Forecasting. 29 (4): 4–7, 9–13. ProQuest 853877288.
- The rise and fall of S&OP" 27 February 2015.
- Leadership agility: A business imperative for a VUCA world. People and Strategy, 33, 4. Intagliata, J. and Small, D. (2005).
- https://hbr.org/2011/01/leading-effectively-in-a-vuca-1
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/avidan/2012/10/14/in-a-vucaworld-unilever-bets-on-sustainable-living-as-atransformative-business-model/.Forum staff (2010)