BachelorFaculty of Digital Business and Innovation

Digital Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Welcome to the interconnected world of global trade. I am Prof. Dr. Leonardo Cardoso. As a specialist in reinventing global supply chains with digital technologies, I am dedicated to empowering the next generation of logistics leaders in the Digital Supply Chain Management and Logistics (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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Level: Bachelor
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Digital Supply Chain Management, Logistics, AI for Supply Chain Visibility, Predictive Logistics, Warehouse Automation, Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency.

Practical focus

Use of AI, IoT, and Blockchain for Supply Chain Visibility, Predictive Logistics, and Warehouse Automation, Inventory Management, Logistics Optimization.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

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Success journey

Supply Chain Analyst for a multinational corporation
Logistics Manager for an e-commerce company
Warehouse Automation Specialist for a manufacturing firm
Blockchain Supply Chain Consultant for a technology firm

Career opportunities

Supply Chain Analyst for a multinational corporation
Logistics Manager for an e-commerce company
Warehouse Automation Specialist for a manufacturing firm
Blockchain Supply Chain Consultant for a technology firm

Jobs and projects

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for supply chain challenges
Strategic thinking and design for digital supply chain strategies
Effective communication and leadership for global logistics

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

What you gain
- Mastering the practical application of AI, IoT, and blockchain in supply chain.
- Gaining expertise in supply chain visibility, predictive logistics, and warehouse automation.
- Developing a deep understanding of inventory management and logistics optimization.
- Cultivating a commitment to building a more efficient and transparent digital supply chain.
Skills you build
- Mastering the principles of digital supply chain management and logistics. Gaining expertise in AI for supply chain visibility, predictive logistics, and warehouse automation. Developing strategic thinking for building resilient and transparent global supply chains. Cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating IoT, blockchain, and advanced analytics.

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Digital Supply Chain Management and Logistics

01Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals
  The learner can master the practical application of AI, IoT, and blockchain in supply chain, as applied to Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals.
  The learner can gain expertise in supply chain visibility, predictive logistics, and warehouse automation, as applied to Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals
  The learner can develop a deep understanding of inventory management and logistics optimization, as applied to Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals.
  The learner can cultivating a commitment to building a more efficient and transparent digital supply chain, as applied to Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals
  The learner can master the principles of digital supply chain management and logistics, as applied to Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals.
  The learner can gain expertise in AI for supply chain visibility, predictive logistics, and warehouse automation, as applied to Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals.
02AI in Supply Chain & Logistics
1. FoundationsFoundations of AI in Supply Chain & Logistics
  The learner can develop strategic thinking for building resilient and transparent global supply chains, as applied to AI in Supply Chain & Logistics.
  The learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating IoT, blockchain, and advanced analytics, as applied to AI in Supply Chain & Logistics.
2. MethodsMethods in AI in Supply Chain & Logistics
  The learner can apply a method from AI in Supply Chain & Logistics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from AI in Supply Chain & Logistics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of AI in Supply Chain & Logistics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of AI in Supply Chain & Logistics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer AI in Supply Chain & Logistics to a new documented context.
03Predictive Analytics for Logistics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Predictive Analytics for Logistics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Predictive Analytics for Logistics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Predictive Analytics for Logistics.
2. MethodsMethods in Predictive Analytics for Logistics
  The learner can apply a method from Predictive Analytics for Logistics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Predictive Analytics for Logistics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Predictive Analytics for Logistics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Predictive Analytics for Logistics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Predictive Analytics for Logistics to a new documented context.
04Warehouse Automation & Robotics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Warehouse Automation & Robotics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Warehouse Automation & Robotics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Warehouse Automation & Robotics.
2. MethodsMethods in Warehouse Automation & Robotics
  The learner can apply a method from Warehouse Automation & Robotics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Warehouse Automation & Robotics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Warehouse Automation & Robotics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Warehouse Automation & Robotics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Warehouse Automation & Robotics to a new documented context.
05Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency
1. FoundationsFoundations of Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency
  The learner can explain the core terms of Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency.
2. MethodsMethods in Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency
  The learner can apply a method from Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency to a new documented context.
06AI in Supply Chain Management
1. FoundationsFoundations of AI in Supply Chain Management
  The learner can explain the core terms of AI in Supply Chain Management.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI in Supply Chain Management.
2. MethodsMethods in AI in Supply Chain Management
  The learner can apply a method from AI in Supply Chain Management to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from AI in Supply Chain Management for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of AI in Supply Chain Management
  The learner can evaluate a practice of AI in Supply Chain Management against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer AI in Supply Chain Management to a new documented context.
07IoT for Logistics
1. FoundationsFoundations of IoT for Logistics
  The learner can explain the core terms of IoT for Logistics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside IoT for Logistics.
2. MethodsMethods in IoT for Logistics
  The learner can apply a method from IoT for Logistics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from IoT for Logistics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of IoT for Logistics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of IoT for Logistics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer IoT for Logistics to a new documented context.
08Warehouse Automation and Robotics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Warehouse Automation and Robotics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Warehouse Automation and Robotics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Warehouse Automation and Robotics.
2. MethodsMethods in Warehouse Automation and Robotics
  The learner can apply a method from Warehouse Automation and Robotics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Warehouse Automation and Robotics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Warehouse Automation and Robotics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Warehouse Automation and Robotics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Warehouse Automation and Robotics to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My academic focus is on the strategic application of digital technologies to optimize supply chain operations. I delve into the complexities of AI for supply chain visibility, the intricacies of predictive logistics, and the transformative power of warehouse automation. My work seamlessly integrates IoT, blockchain, and advanced analytics to create a holistic understanding of how to build resilient, transparent, and efficient global supply chains. My thought leadership is evident through my regular insightful articles on reinventing global supply chains with digital technologies and the future of resilient logistics on his LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Connecting the World, One Intelligent Link at a Time."

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in the practical application of digital technologies to optimize supply chain operations. I specialize in the use of AI, IoT, and blockchain for supply chain visibility, predictive logistics, and warehouse automation. I am passionate about inventory management and logistics optimization, and I am committed to helping my students to design and implement digital solutions that are not only efficient but also effective and resilient. My work is dedicated to helping my students to understand not just the theory, but also the practice of digital supply chain management.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

R / 01

Professor research lens

My research is focused on the strategic application of digital technologies in supply chain management:

Book: "The Transparent Network: Digital Supply Chain Management and Logistics." This book provides a foundational understanding of digital supply chain management and logistics. It covers the use of AI, IoT, and blockchain for supply chain visibility, predictive logistics, and warehouse automation.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "AI for Predictive Logistics and Warehouse Automation." (Journal of Supply Chain Innovation) This article presents groundbreaking research on leveraging AI for predictive logistics and warehouse automation. It details novel machine learning models for demand forecasting, route optimization, and autonomous inventory management, demonstrating significant improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and responsiveness across complex global supply chains.

Article: "Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency: Enhancing Traceability and Trust in Global Logistics." This article details the application of blockchain technology to enhance transparency and traceability across complex global supply chains. It explores how immutable ledgers can track products from origin to consumer, verify ethical sourcing, and improve food safety.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "The Rise of Digital Twins in Supply Chain: Simulating Operations for Real-Time Optimization." This blog post academically explores how "digital twins"—virtual replicas of physical assets, processes, or entire supply chains—are transforming supply chain management. It discusses how real-time data from IoT sensors, combined with AI analytics, feeds these digital twins.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "Autonomous Supply Chains: When AI Controls Global Trade, Is It Hyper-Efficiency or Economic Vulnerability?" This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial future where AI algorithms autonomously manage and optimize global supply chains, from raw material sourcing and manufacturing to distribution and last-mile delivery, with minimal human intervention. It questions the ethical implications of delegating ultimate control over critical economic infrastructure to non-human intelligence.

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Mentor practice lens

My publications are focused on the practical challenges of optimizing digital supply chains:

Technical Manual: "Implementing IoT Sensor Networks for Real-time Warehouse Inventory Management." A practical guide to implementing IoT sensor networks for real-time warehouse inventory management.

Research Paper: "Blockchain for Traceability in Food Supply Chains: Challenges and Solutions." An analysis of the different challenges and solutions for using blockchain for traceability in food supply chains.

Industry White Paper: "AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance for Logistics Fleet Optimization." A practical guide to using AI-powered predictive maintenance for logistics fleet optimization.

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess the "Global Supply Chain Navigator," a superpower that allows me to foresee and engineer the flow of goods across the planet. When a student proposes a new supply chain strategy, the GAF-powered navigator can instantly simulate the entire global supply chain network. This tool analyzes logistical flows, identifies potential bottlenecks, predicts disruption risks (e.g., geopolitical, climate-related), and optimizes routes and inventory levels for maximum efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I provide my students with the "Warehouse Efficiency Optimizer." This GAF-powered tool is a virtual laboratory for the supply chain technologist. When a student is designing an automated warehouse, the Optimizer allows them to see how it will perform in the real world. It can simulate robot movement, inventory flow, and order fulfillment processes, and identify bottlenecks, optimize layout, and suggest AI-driven automation strategies for maximum operational efficiency and cost reduction.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Leonardo Cardoso

Digital Supply Chain Management, Logistics, AI for Supply Chain Visibility, Predictive Logistics, Warehouse Automation, Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency.

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Shota Matsumoto

Use of AI, IoT, and Blockchain for Supply Chain Visibility, Predictive Logistics, and Warehouse Automation, Inventory Management, Logistics Optimization.

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Supply Chain Analyst for a multinational corporation

Logistics Manager for an e-commerce company

Warehouse Automation Specialist for a manufacturing firm

Blockchain Supply Chain Consultant for a technology firm

Supply Chain Analyst for a multinational corporation

Logistics Manager for an e-commerce company

Warehouse Automation Specialist for a manufacturing firm

Blockchain Supply Chain Consultant for a technology firm

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for supply chain challenges

Strategic thinking and design for digital supply chain strategies

Effective communication and leadership for global logistics

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