Empowering Supply Chain Professionals for the Digital Future
Build practical supply chain capability and applied AI knowledge to improve forecasting, planning, resilience, and integrated decision-making in today’s digital business environment.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping supply chains, from predictive forecasting and integrated business planning to scenario modelling, digital twins, and resilience management. This programme is designed for working professionals who want to strengthen their logistics or purchasing foundation while gaining practical exposure to AI applications relevant to modern end-to-end supply chain operations.
Choose your taught pathway, then apply AI to integrated supply chain decisions
Supply chains are becoming more connected, data-driven, and AI-enabled
Today’s supply chain professionals are expected to do more than coordinate operational activities. They must support forecasting accuracy, align planning decisions across functions, test scenarios, strengthen resilience, and respond more quickly to disruption. This programme helps learners build a strong logistics or purchasing foundation while gaining exposure to applied AI concepts relevant to integrated supply chain environments.
What you will learn
Through this programme, learners strengthen either logistics or purchasing management knowledge while gaining practical exposure to how AI can improve integrated supply chain performance.
Choose your taught pathway
Select either Logistics Management or Purchasing Management as your taught module foundation.
AI frameworks for integrated supply chains
Understand how AI is classified and applied across connected supply chain functions.
Predictive forecasting
Learn how predictive analytics can support demand, supply, and operational forecasting decisions.
Integrated business planning
Explore how AI can support stronger alignment across sourcing, logistics, inventory, and planning.
Scenario planning and digital twins
See how AI can help model alternatives, test decisions, and improve visibility before action is taken.
Supply chain resilience
Understand how AI can help organisations anticipate disruption, respond faster, and improve continuity.
Choose one taught pathway, then complete the digital learning module
This programme is structured for flexibility. Learners complete one taught module pathway, based on their role or development focus, together with the common digital learning module in Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain.
Programme structure: Choose one taught module below, then complete the compulsory digital learning module.
Logistics Management
A taught pathway for learners who want to strengthen logistics operations, integration, transport, warehousing, and performance management capability.
- Introduction to Logistics and Integration
- Logistics Functions & Operations
- Procurement and Inventory in Logistics
- Manufacturing in Logistics Integration
- Operations & CRM in Logistics Integration
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Warehousing, Packing & Handling in Logistics
- Logistics Risks & Performance Management
Purchasing Management
A taught pathway for learners who want to strengthen purchasing decisions, supplier management, global sourcing, negotiation, and procurement strategy capability.
- Introduction to Purchasing Management
- Purchasing Decisions & Business Strategy
- The Legal Aspects of Purchasing
- Purchasing Procedures & E-Procurement
- Supplier Selection & Evaluation
- Strategic Outsourcing, JIT & Lean Purchasing
- Global Sourcing and Supply Partnerships
- Price-Cost Analysis and Purchasing Negotiation
Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain
A digital learning module that introduces participants to the application of artificial intelligence across integrated supply chains, from forecasting and planning to scenario modelling and resilience.
- Framework and Classification for AI Integrated Supply Chains
- Predictive Analytics AI for Supply Chain Forecasting
- Artificial Intelligence for Integrated Business Planning
- Scenario Planning & Digital Twins with Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain Resilience
Flexible for working professionals, structured for measurable learning
3 months part-time
The programme can be completed within 3 months.
Weekly evening classes
Classes are conducted once a week on weekday evenings from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
In-person and virtual
Available in both formats to support the needs of working professionals.
Taught module assessment
Interactive class discussions, practical learning, and an examination at the end of the taught module.
Digital learning flexibility
Self-paced online learning videos followed by an online examination after completion.
Clear digital exam structure
6 videos, 50 MCQs, a 60-minute examination, 80% required for the CoC, and up to 3 attempts.
Designed for professionals who want stronger supply chain capability with AI relevance
- Supply chain professionals employed in industries and service sectors
- Professionals in logistics, procurement, planning, operations, inventory, and coordination roles
- Working professionals who want stronger logistics or purchasing foundations with practical AI exposure
- Those who wish to acquire specialised knowledge in the area of Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain
Entry criteria
- At least 21 years old
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Qualification not lower than a Diploma recognised by SIPMM
- Applicants with SIPMM Executive Certificate may also be considered
- All applications are subject to approval by the Academic Board
Credentials that support both qualification and progression
Learners who successfully complete the programme receive a recognised qualification, with an additional digital competency opportunity for strong performance in the AI module.
Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Supply Chain)
Learners must pass all modules successfully to be awarded the Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Supply Chain).
Certificate of Competency in Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain
Learners who attain a minimum score of 80% for the digital module examination will also receive the Certificate of Competency in Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain.
Pathway to Accredited Artificial Intelligence Professional (AIP™)
The AIP™ designation is a professional certification conferred on professionals and certifies the holder’s experience, skills, and competence in the profession. The CoC from this programme can support progression toward the AIP™ pathway.
A trusted institute for professionals in logistics, procurement, and supply chain
SIPMM is a globally regarded professional body in the Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain sector.
Learn under experienced practitioners and subject experts through engaging and practical learning.
Build future-ready knowledge by combining relevant industry practice with business best practices.
Be part of SIPMM’s professional network and strengthen your career transition or advancement.
Advance your supply chain capabilities with AI-driven knowledge and practical skills
Strengthen your logistics or purchasing foundation, gain exposure to applied AI in supply chain management, and position yourself for the digital future.