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Certificate of Achievement

VICENTE JORGE SANCHIS RICO

has completed the following course:

Business Futures: Understanding Omni-channel Retailing and Supply Chains

RMIT University

This online course introduced the fundamentals of omni-channel retailing, distinguishing it from multichannel operations. It outlined the benefits and issues arising from operating in an omni-channel environment, discussed the implications for consumers and retailers, and elaborated on how supply chain operations are being transformed by omni-channel retailing. It also explored the future of omni-channel retailing in light of the rapid advances in digital and other technologies.

3 weeks, 2 hours per week

Professor Booi Kam

Business IT and Logistics

RMIT University

75%
overall score

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Explain how omni-channels have changed consumers’ buying experience and altered the dynamics between suppliers, retailers and consumers
  • Assess the issues presented by omni-channels on contemporary supply chains.
  • Explain and apply the key concepts of supply chain management to omni-channel retailing
  • Analyse omni-channel logistics issues and identify workable solutions for logistics and supply chain problems
  • Investigate new technologies to suggest options for last mile delivery

Syllabus

  • The distinction between omni-channels and multi channels to recognise the features, benefits and challenges offered by a new way of buying and selling.
  • Evolving modes of interaction between retailers and consumers demonstrating how consumer buying patterns and expectations are changing fast.
  • Logistical operations for omni-channel retailers to show how supply chains, particularly warehouse and distribution channels, differ from the traditional approach in the way they must respond to ever-increasing challenges.
  • The impact of real time data on retailers and consumers to recognise how retailers can use this to personalise the shopping experience and increase sales.
  • The challenges of last mile delivery to show this link in the supply chain has expanded exponentially and the way new technologies and a range of third-party suppliers are fulfilling ‘anything, anytime, anywhere’ supply.

Issued on 16th June 2022

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Free online course:

Business Futures: Understanding Omni-channel Retailing and Supply Chains

RMIT University