Introduction
Growing overseas require access to markets, capital, and competitive differentiation. In the context of Asia, suppliers are usually much less technologically sophisticated compared to their overseas buyers in major world markets. As new technologies transform business models and automate business processes, traditional supply chains in sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics are being affected, with clear threats of disintermediation.
Course Objectives of Technology Innovation & New Business Models on Supply Chains
This course will provide frameworks for analyzing technology impacts on business, and examine key trends In new technologies and how these will impact supply chains. Group project work will involve brainstorming on transforming company supply chains through implementing new technologies and business models at a strategic and operational level
At the end of the course, participants will learn:
- The transformative and disruptive potential of new technology developments
- Apply technology at strategic and operational levels of supply chain
- Understand the potential of shared services and platforms to create a competitive advantage
- Create a roadmap for using technology as an enabler and a differentiator
Who Should Attend
Senior Management, Senior Managers, Managers, and corporate executives on a management track
Course Outlines of Technology Innovation & New Business Models on Supply Chains
Day 1 & 2
- Technology transformation and the evolution of business models
- Levels of technology disruption and impact
- e-commerce and channels
- The blurring of business models in retail, logistics, and distribution
Day 3 & 4
- Impact of new supply chain technologies
- Industry 4.0
- Data Analytics
- Industrial automation
- The sharing economy
- The individual economy
Day 4 & 5
- Putting it together: Project discussion
- Future-scaping your company supply chain using technology for business transformation and process automation
- Project presentations
About Paris
Lying on the River Seine, Paris is commonly referred to as the city for lovers, but it's actually a fantastic place for anyone to visit and explore. It's full of history, art, literature and amazing architecture for starters, but is also well known as being home to high fashion, which makes it a popular shopping destination. Visitors to the French Capital will find both high-end designer stores and quirky boutiques. The attractions of Paris range for art museums to shopping to simply taking a walk and soaking up the atmosphere. To top it all off, Paris has plenty of superb food and drink, in case there weren't already enough reasons to travel to Paris.
Things to do and places to visit in Paris
Anyone who travels to Paris is in for a treat, as it is a beautiful city full of atmosphere. Many of Paris' attractions are world-famous, but it's also a city where you can find hidden gems. Taking a flight to Paris for a short visit is really like visiting a number of different cities, as all of its neighbourhoods, or arrondissements, have their own distinct character. Examples include the medieval Latin Quarter and the bohemian Marais. Each and every one is worth exploring.
Great things to do in Paris include:
- Checking out the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Seeing renowned masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
- Taking a tour of the impressive, albeit slightly creepy, Paris Catacombs.
- Marvelling at the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Browsing the designer stores around the Champs-Elysees.
- Munching snails in one of the city's haute cuisine eateries.
- Visiting the graves of luminaries including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
- Admiring the imposing Arc de Triomphe.
- Wandering around the boutiques of the Marais district.
- Watching the famous Paris St-Germain football team play.
- Taking in the Impressionist art at the Musee D'Orsay.
- Watching the world go by from a cafe terrace.
- Visiting the distinctive Centre Georges Pompidou.