Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics for Global Supply Chain

What you will be able to do

By the end of this programme you will be able to:

• Assess where artificial intelligence applies across logistics, procurement and supply chain
• Apply contextual intelligence techniques to manage operating costs and inventory
• Use data mining and analytics tools across the functional areas of the supply chain
• Analyse the cash conversion cycle using supply chain data analytics
• Evaluate best practices in supply chain AI performance

Programme outline

Machine learning has been used to improve demand forecasting since the early 2000s, and supply chain data analytics with AI-based solutions now enable organisations to uncover patterns and generate insights, with far superior decisions at all levels of the organisation. The programme works through the functional areas of a supply chain where data is collected, supply chain data mining and the tools of supply chain data analytics, and the application of data analytics to operating costs, inventory and the cash conversion cycle. You will leave able to take a considered view of where artificial intelligence applies to logistics, procurement and supply chain, and of best practices in supply chain AI performance.

1. Perspectives of Artificial Intelligence for Logistics, Procurement, & Supply Chain
2. Contextual Intelligence for Supply Chain and Techniques to manage operating costs and inventory
3. Functional areas of a supply chain and collection of data analytics
4. Supply Chain Data Mining and Tools of Supply Chain Data Analytics
5. Data Analytics for Supply Chain cash conversion cycle
6. Best Practices in Supply Chain AI Performance

Who should attend

You are accountable for supply chain performance and are expected to justify decisions with data at strategic, operational and tactical levels. The programme is written for Supply Chain Directors, Supply Chain Managers, Demand Planning Managers, Procurement Managers and Operations Managers who own forecasting, inventory or working capital targets. It also suits senior professionals assessing AI-based tools before the organisation commits to them.

Approving this for your team? The programme is suitable for staff development budgets, and SIPMM can invoice your organisation directly and arrange group registrations.

Your trainer

The programme is facilitated by an expert trainer with extensive experience holding leadership positions in supply chain management, and the session is interactive and interspersed with exercises on artificial intelligence and data analytics.