Open University is offering the massive open online course (MOOC) on Digital Economy: Effective Supply Chain Management. The course is intended for anyone who wants to learn about the effect the digital era is having on supply chains, customers and other stakeholders.
This course is part of the Digital Economy program, which will enable applicants to thrive in the digital economy and earn 15 credits towards an MBA. The course will start on
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( votes)Course at a Glance
Length: 4 weeks
Effort: 3 hours/week
Subject: Digital Economy
Institution: Open University and Future Learn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Course Starts on
Providers’ Details
The Open University (OU) is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning. The Open University is rated one of the best in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. All Open University Science courses presented on FutureLearn are produced with the kind support of Dangoor Education.
About This Course
The goods and services that customers depend on each day don’t just appear out of the blue. They reach end users through increasingly intricate channels, involving people and processes all over the world and supported by continually advancing technology.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts in English. Applicants can get a verified certificate.
Learning Outcomes
This free online course will equip you with a critical appreciation of the way supply chains work, and how you can make them work better for you and your customers. Whether you are an entrepreneur, work in the public sector or in a small to medium enterprise (SME), you’ll find out how the supply chain is changing as the digital era evolves.
Requirements
This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn about the effect the digital era is having on supply chains, customers and other stakeholders. No previous experience of studying supply chain management is required, but some basic knowledge of how businesses work would be beneficial.
Instructors
Hilary Collins
Hilary is a strategic design academic with research interests in the economic and cultural role of the creative industries. She teaches OU courses in Strategy and Design Thinking
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