Digital Transformation for Businesses

About the Programme:

The digital era demands that businesses transform not just their processes, but their entire operating models. This three-day Management Development Program (MDP) by IIM Mumbai equips professionals with a strategic and practical understanding of digital transformation, analytics-driven decision-making, and cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and digital twins.

Participants will gain insights into frameworks, maturity models, platform strategies, and real-world use cases. Through interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, and live demonstrations, this program helps leaders and managers reimagine their business for the digital future.

 

Pedagogy:

  • Interactive classroom lectures
  • Real-world case discussions
  • Hands-on tool sessions (Excel Solver, AnyLogistix)
  • Demos and guided simulations
  • Group work and industry examples

 

 

Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the strategic imperative and foundational components of digital transformation and distinguish between digitization, digitalization, and digital transformation
  • Explore how digital platforms and open networks reshape industries
  • Apply predictive and prescriptive analytics to solve business problems
  • Appreciate blockchain’s role in creating transparency and automation via smart contracts
  • Understand and experience supply chain digital twins using AnyLogistix

 

Day 1

Session

Topic

Duration

Session 1

Introduction to Digital Transformation

·         Overview of Digital

·         Transformation as an imperative

·         Perspective for large & small enterprises; “Legacy” businesses vs Digital Natives

·         Present a framework for Digital Transformation

·         “End-to-end” process models including commonalities across industries and specifics

Industry Maturity & Prioritisation

2 hrs

Session 2

Business Transformations with Digital

·         Case for end-to-end business models (beyond process digitisation)

·         End-to-end experiences (journeys) as an approach for digital

·         New Business & Operating Models with Digital

·         Digital Platforms & Open Networks

New Digitised products & services

2 hrs

Session 3

Overarching Strategy for Digital Business to drive sustainable value

·         Setting a vision for “Digital” overarching strategy

·         Culture for fostering Digital

·         Change Management as a critical success factor

·         Talent & Teams for Digital

·         Ecosystem & Partnerships including platforms

·         Methodologies for Digital programs incl Agile

Business Case & Value Delivery

2 hrs

Day 2

Session

Topic

Duration

Session 1

Introduction to Analytics in Digital Transformation

·         Introduction to the role of analytics in today’s digitally driven business environment

·         Overview of key analytics types: Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, and Prescriptive

2 hrs

Session 2

Predictive Analytics for Business Foresight

•Introduction to predictive techniques including regression, classification, and forecasting

•Exploration of real-world applications across diverse sectors

•Hands-on Session: Build and interpret basic predictive models to support business decisions

2 hrs

Session 3

Prescriptive Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making

•Understanding the fundamentals of prescriptive analytics and its role in optimization

•Introduction to key techniques: Linear Programming and Integer Programming

•Application of prescriptive models in areas such as supply chain, pricing, and resource planning

•Hands-on Session: Solve optimization problems using tools like Excel Solver and open-source platforms

2 hrs

Day 3

Session

Topic

Duration

Session

Topic

Duration

Session 1

Introduction to Blockchain (45 mins)

  • What is Blockchain?
  • Distributed Ledger vs Traditional Databases
  • Key Features: Immutability, Decentralization, Transparency
  • Types of Blockchains: Public vs Private vs Consortium
  • Use Case Overview: Walmart's food traceability, Maersk’s TradeLens

Smart Contracts and Automation (45 mins)

  • What are Smart Contracts?
  • How Smart Contracts work on Blockchain platforms
  • Legal, Operational, and Technological Considerations
  • Application in Procurement, Payments, Compliance

 

2 Hours

Session 2

Case study on Blockchain in Supply Chain (60 Mins)

2 Hours

Session 3

Digital Twin Foundations (45 mins)

  • What is a Digital Twin?
  • Evolution from simulation to twin
  • How digital twins support supply chain visibility, scenario planning, and resilience
  • Comparison: Simulation vs Optimization vs Digital Twin

Introduction to AnyLogistix & Case Demonstration (45 mins)

  • Overview of AnyLogistix platform: Key features and capabilities
  • Types of analysis: Network Design, Risk Analysis, Green Field Analysis
  • Demonstration:  Digital Twin in a consumer goods supply chain

3        Hours

Target Audience:

  • Mid- to senior-level managers from operations, strategy, IT, and supply chain functions
  • Transformation leads and innovation heads
  • Entrepreneurs and decision-makers in traditional industries
  • Professionals seeking to understand and lead digital change

 

 

  1. Registration fees include the following:

    For all the participants:

    • Online sessions
    • Online study material
    • Certificate for course completion

      Registration Terms & Conditions:

      A. Upon payment of program fees registrations are tentatively confirmed. The final confirmation on the commencement of the program shall be communicated latest 2 weeks before (offline program) & 1 week before (online program) for the scheduled start date of the program.
      B. Refund policy
      Fees once paid can be adjusted up to 1 financial year against future nominations only. In case a course is canceled on account of inadequate participation or any other unforeseeable reasons, the participants will be informed of the cancellation by e-mail or Fax and the fee will be refunded. IIM Mumbai will not be liable for any other expenses incurred by the company or the participant. Any transaction fee will not be refunded.
      C. IIM Mumbai is not responsible for any other expenses borne by the participants due to rescheduling/cancellation of its MDPs.
    • D.Registrations for offline MDPs close 2 weeks prior to start of program.

 

2. Individual Registration

If you wish to register & make payment, please click here Register

 

3. Company-sponsored / Bulk Registration:

    • In the case of company-sponsored candidates, please share the nomination list and GST details to program@iimmumbai.ac.in for invoice generation.

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    • Note: Discount is applicable for 5 or more participants from same organization against invoice.

Course Details

Mode Offline / IIM Mumbai Campus (Offline)
Duration 3 Days
Programme Dates Nov 20, 2025 to Nov 22, 2025
Program Coordinators Prof. Krishna Harishankar; Prof. Rofin T M; Prof. Jasashwi Mandal

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