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AI in Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations Optimisation

1 hours
2 students
Added Mar 10, 2026
Course Overview:
This course provides advanced knowledge and practical skills on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supply chain management, logistics, and operations optimisation. It focuses on how AI-driven tools and data analytics can enhance demand forecasting, inventory management, transportation planning, procurement, and end-to-end supply chain visibility.
Participants will gain the capacity to apply AI responsibly to improve efficiency, resilience, cost control, and decision-making across supply chains and operations—particularly within complex, multi-country, and resource-constrained environments.
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand core AI concepts and their relevance to supply chain and logistics operations
Apply AI tools to demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and transport planning
Use AI-driven analytics to enhance operational performance and risk management
Strengthen end-to-end visibility and decision-making across supply chains
Address data governance, ethics, and cybersecurity risks in AI-enabled operations
Support digital transformation and resilience in supply chain systems
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Target Audience:
Supply chain and logistics managers
Procurement and sourcing professionals
Stores, Warehouse and distribution managers
Transport, fleet, and operations managers
Manufacturing and production planners
Public sector logistics and infrastructure officers
Humanitarian and donor-funded supply chain practitioners
Senior managers and decision-makers in operations

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for beginners and those new to the field. No prior experience is required.

Course Content

  • Production planning and scheduling using AI
    7 min
  • Capacity planning and bottleneck analysis
    5 min
  • Quality management and defect detection
    5 min
  • Continuous improvement through process analytics
    4 min
  • Integrating AI with Lean and Six Sigma approaches
    5 min

  • AI-driven demand planning and forecasting models
    5 min
  • Inventory optimisation and stock level management
    5 min
  • Safety stock and replenishment planning using AI
    3 min
  • Reducing stockouts, overstocks, and working capital
    4 min
  • Scenario planning and demand variability analysis
    2 min

  • Route optimisation and fleet management
    7 min
  • AI-supported transportation planning and scheduling
    6 min
  • Warehouse automation and smart logistics systems
    5 min
  • Last-mile delivery optimisation
    4 min
  • Performance monitoring and logistics analytics
    2 min

  • AI-assisted sourcing and supplier selection
    6 min
  • Spend analytics and procurement intelligence
    5 min
  • Contract management and compliance monitoring
    5 min
  • Supplier risk assessment and performance analytics
    4 min
  • Supporting ethical and sustainable sourcing
    4 min

  • Production planning and scheduling using AI
    7 min
  • Capacity planning and bottleneck analysis
    5 min
  • Quality management and defect detection
    5 min
  • Continuous improvement through process analytics
    5 min
  • Integrating AI with Lean and Six Sigma approaches
    4 min

  • Predictive risk identification and early-warning systems
    7 min
  • Supply chain disruption and resilience planning
    6 min
  • AI in ESG, sustainability, and carbon tracking
    4 min
  • Cybersecurity risks in digital supply chains
    5 min
  • Managing uncertainty and crisis response
    4 min

  • Assessing organisational readiness for AI adoption
    6 min
  • Integrating AI into ERP, WMS, TMS, and legacy systems
    5 min
  • Change management and workforce skills development
    5 min
  • Vendor selection, procurement, and technology governance
    4 min
  • Investment appraisal and business case development
    4 min

  • Generative AI and intelligent automation in logistics
    5 min
  • Digital twins and end-to-end supply chain visibility
    5 min
  • AI-enabled humanitarian and public sector logistics
    5 min
  • Regional and global case studies
    5 min
  • Preparing supply chains for future shocks and opportunities
    4 min

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