Sticky creativity: Using digital sticky notes in teaching supply chain in a synchronous class

Abstract This study leverages the digital sticky note feature in Zoom's whiteboard to provide students with opportunities to gain a better understanding of supply chain management through engagement and hands‐on experience in a synchronous online class. The activity was implemented within an online graduate course in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the College of Business Administration at a public university. By using digital sticky notes to brainstorm and exchange ideas with their teammates, students designed supply chains for selected products. The activity provided students with the opportunity to interact with their peers, instructors, and course content, promoting high levels of engagement and enhancing comprehension of the supply chain concept. Survey results indicate that participants had a positive learning experience and an enhanced understanding of supply chain management.