In this course, you will focus on understanding the main challenges and opportunities that the Retailer’s supply chains are seeing today. You will start by revisiting the supply chain fundamentals, concentrating on the impact that the digital transformation is having on these fundamentals. You'll then learn how meaningful retail analytics can generate value for retailers and their supply chains. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify what traditional retailers are doing to successfully navigate the digital transformation.
Retail Digital Supply Chain
This course is part of Omnichannel Retail Strategy Specialization
Instructor: Santiago Gallino
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In this module, you will begin to explore the challenges and opportunities that retail supply chains are experiencing today. You'll develop a clear definition of supply chains and gain an understanding of the fundamentals of product flow. You will also assess the characteristics of an efficient supply chain when considering how to best connect a customer to their desired product in both traditional and digital retail. By the end of this module, you will be able to identify the digital capabilities needed for any retailer who wants to navigate the digital transformation in retail.
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In this module, you will discuss the importance of supply chain analytics as a digital capability. You will build a framework for understanding the different types of analytics—descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive—and will assess the impact that each has on a retailer's ability to identify a problem, understand the cause, and ultimately determine what tools can be leveraged to solve the problem. By the end of this module, you will be able to demonstrate the value of supply chain analysis to contribute to efficient decision-making within your organization.
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In this module, you'll examine how digital platforms have driven disruption in retail. You'll identify examples of companies who have successfully transformed the retail industry and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of digital platform formats, comparing traditional online retailers with more relevant e-commerce approaches. By the end of this module, you'll determine the importance of an integrated retail approach and why it's important to be dynamic in both the physical and digital retail landscapes.
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In this module, you'll do a deep dive into what makes a retailer successful by examining the importance of focusing on customer-driven decisions. You'll utilize the information fulfillment matrix to better understand how retailers meet customer demand and will examine a study on what drives customer tradeoff decision making. By the end of this module, you'll be better able to leverage technology in an omnichannel retail approach to be successful across various retail industries.
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