LIVE ONLINE COURSE

AI IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Name: AI in Supply Chain Management
Price: On-demand USD

Dates: 14 JAN 2025 - 27 FEB 2025

Duration: 7 WEEKS
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

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JASON GILLESPIE
DHL SUPPLY CHAIN

LIVE ONLINE COURSE

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Revolutionize your supply chain with AI strategies that drive efficiency and accuracy.

Supercharge your organization's processes under the guidance of Jason Gillespie, an industry trailblazer who’s transformed global operations at DHL with cutting-edge AI innovations.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

YOU ARE A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

This course equips supply chain managers, operations managers, data analysts, and logistics coordinators with hands-on experience in AI tools. You'll learn how to simplify complex data and make smarter decisions to boost efficiency and reduce risks in real-world scenarios.
YOU ARE A CONSULTING OR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

You’ll become the go-to expert for AI-driven supply chain optimization, offering clients faster, smarter solutions that set you apart from the competition. Stand out in the industry with tools that attract clients and deliver real results.
YOU ARE AN IT EXPERT, ENTREPRENEUR, OR BUSINESS ANALYST

Unlock the potential of AI to streamline logistics, cut operational costs, and boost customer satisfaction. We’ll give you the way to scale operations and integrate AI into your business for better decision-making and long-term success.

AI in supply chain management is expected to save companies trillions annually.

AI is revolutionizing the industry, offering immense potential for businesses to streamline operations and boost profits. Now is the perfect time to learn how to leverage AI, optimize logistics, and enhance management in your supply chain.

We blend industry expertise, hands-on projects, and real-time feedback.

With live Q&As and personalized support, you'll leave with the practical skills and business-focused AI strategies to drive real results for your organization.

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

From demand forecasting to risk mitigation, we cover essential AI strategies. We’ll empower you to implement AI-driven solutions through real-world case studies, interactive demos, and practical assignments.

INDUSTRY FOCUS

This course helps you refine your personal brand and prepare for your next big role. With 1:1 consultations, you’ll get the tools and support to stand out in a competitive market.

FINAL PROJECT

Create a game-changing AI implementation plan tailored to your organization, complete with actionable business cases, insightful data analysis, and ethical AI practices. By the end, you’ll pitch solutions tailored to your organization’s specific needs.

JASON GILLESPIE LINKEDIN PROFILE

Sr. Director of Continuous Improvement, Innovations, and Engineering at DHL Supply Chain
Over 20 years leading supply chain operations, engineering, and analytics
Managed operations and engineering at TNT Logistics (CEVA) and Midwest Express (Honda)
Led data science and analytics at DHL Supply Chain LLP, growing CI team from 3 to 50, supporting $4.5B in logistics spend
Launched first digital twin for supply chain engineering and earned Franz Edelman runner-up recognition for supply chain modeling

TUE (1/14), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Introduction to AI in Supply Chain Management

Start off by gaining an understanding of the differences in AI, ML, and Data Science, and learn to identify practical use cases for each within the context of supply chain management.

Automation & AI in supply chain: history & evolution
AI-enabled supply chain management benefits
Basic principles of AI: GenAI, ML, Data Science
Case study #1: Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study

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THU (1/16), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Fundamental AI Concepts in Supply Chain Management

Discover how to approach AI implementation in supply chain management. Cover everything from data collection, identifying use cases, and developing AI solutions.

Preparing your supply chain for AI
Identifying AI solutions & selecting appropriate tools
Integrating AI with supply chain processes
Case study #2: Walmart’s AI-Enhanced Supply Chain Operations

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TUE (1/21), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Data Analysis Principles for Supply Chain

This class will highlight how data informs decisions. Learn to identify the necessary steps to prepare for implementing your AI use cases, such as understanding what insights to extract from data and how to change behavior in the organization.

Data analysis in AI supply chain management
Overview of data preprocessing techniques
Exploratory data analysis (EDA) & supply chain datasets
Skillset and mindset sourcing
Demo #1: Data cleaning with AI (ChatGPT)

Assignment #1: Data Integrity Exercise
Using the provided raw data set, students will clean the data with the assistance of ChatGPT.

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THU (1/23), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Ethical and Regulatory Considerations

Explore key ethical and legal considerations in AI, including privacy concerns and areas to avoid. Learn to articulate ethical responsibilities and legal requirements with an understanding of how these regulations vary across different countries.

Ethical considerations in AI for supply chain management
Data privacy & security concerns
Regulations & compliance
Introducing ethical data analysis principles

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TUE (1/28), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Enhancing Decision-Making with AI Applications in Demand Forecasting

In class 5, you will learn what makes AI applications in demand forecasting a great use case, identify some easy wins with its implementation, and learn how to leverage an “orchestration” platform to achieve comprehensive end-to-end AI capabilities.

Introduction to AI-driven demand forecasting
Demand variability management
Integrating AI with demand planning software
Demo #2: Scenario modeling exercise showing prediction of a supply chain failure (One Network)

Assignment #2: Demand Forecasting with AI
Conduct demand forecasting based on the provided set of data using the AI tool covered in the class.

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THU (1/30), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Workshop #1: Inventory Optimization with AI

This class will demonstrate how AI can identify issues in inventory management, propose effective solutions, and implement actions to optimize inventory processes.

AI in inventory management
Using demand forecasting insights to optimize inventory levels
Automated replenishment
AI-driven inventory tracking and monitoring solutions
Integrating AI with existing systems
Demo #3: Utilizing the One Network to select various scenarios for optimizing and planning a supply chain
Workshop #1: Optimizing and planning a supply chain with One Network

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TUE (2/4), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Leveraging AI for Transport Network Optimization

Dive into how AI can help in transport network optimization, reviewing common solutions for consolidation in transportation, and digital twin scenario modeling.

AI in network optimization
Solutions for consolidation in transportation
Personalized network optimization solutions with AI
Case study #3: DHL Network Digital Twin AI

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THU (2/6), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Enhancing Visibility with Real-Time Tracking in the Supply Chain

Gain an understanding of the challenges associated with various modes of transportation and different types of suppliers, as well as the capabilities of service providers to improve solutions. Recognize the critical role of real-time tracking in enabling other AI-driven supply chain solutions.

Business benefits of real-time tracking with AI
The IoT sensors & devices
AI-powered tracking & tracing systems
Integrating AI tracking systems with existing and ERP systems
Emerging solutions, compliance challenges & managing your partners
Scalability

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TUE (2/11), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Improving Customer Satisfaction

Learn to use Natural Language Processing-based AI solutions to improve customer satisfaction and craft a basic chatbot.

Customer satisfaction: AI applications
Natural language processing-based AI solutions
Virtual assistants & chatbots
Automating customer service tasks
Case study #4: The great acceleration: CIO perspectives on generative AI

Assignment #3: Crafting a Chatbot
Set up a basic chatbot to help with customer support tasks.

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THU (2/13), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

AI for Quality Control

Explore ways to use AI to check their data, read documents, minimize human error in translation, and digitalize common quality practices.

AI-enabled analytics
Predictive maintenance
Contract reading & redlining AI
Quality standards testing using AI techniques
Documentation and digitization using AI capabilities

Assignment #4: Collecting Data from Documentation with AI
Use Chat GPT to collect data from the provided mock documentation.

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TUE (2/18), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

AI for Risk Mitigation in Supply Chain

Delve into how AI can analyze large data sets to interpret and recommend solutions in the supply chain, helping to mitigate risks and proactively plan for disruption.

Applications of AI in risk management
Identifying risks with AI predictive analytics tools
Assessing and prioritizing risks
Formulating risk management & mitigation strategies with AI tools
Demo #4: Using Everstream for risk mitigation

Assignment #5: Predictive Model
Set up a basic predictive model with the help of the AI tool covered in the class.

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THU (2/20), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

AI-Driven Automation for Business Optimization

Understand the physical robotics and software capabilities of using AI to increase efficiency, enable automation, and improve reaction, proactive planning, and service levels.

AI-powered automation in streamlining supply chain processes
Supply chain tasks that can be automated with AI
Process mining & areas for opportunity
Building a portfolio of AI tools
Integrating AI with existing systems
Case study #5: How AI and Automation Are Poised to Revolutionize the Supply Chain Industry

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TUE (2/25), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Interpreting & Communicating Results

In this class, learn how to deploy, test, and have confidence that an AI solution works, as well as know when to pivot to a different solution, model, or data set.

Interpreting AI-driven results
Determining success: goal, data size, tolerance
Demonstrating value & ROI
Actionable recommendations
Communication strategies for stakeholders
Case study #6: Smart Predictive ETAs at DHL

Assignment #6: Final Project - AI Implementation Plan
Create a pitch deck to demonstrate 3 use cases of AI applications for your business, using a provided framework.

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THU (2/27), 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Career & Future Outlook

Uncover the areas of opportunity to deploy AI-enabled solutions and how to stay competitive in Supply Chain Management, from exploring emerging trends, refining your resume, mastering interview techniques, and understanding how their current skills align with future AI-driven opportunities in the field.

Emerging trends & future opportunities
Resume & career outlook: Interview tips, LinkedIn presence, staying competitive
Setting up success in AI in Supply Chain Management

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AI IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

YOU ARE A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

YOU ARE A CONSULTING OR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

YOU ARE AN IT EXPERT, ENTREPRENEUR, OR BUSINESS ANALYST

Our students work in 1600+ companies worldwide

AI in supply chain management is expected to save companies trillions annually.

We blend industry expertise, hands-on projects, and real-time feedback.

What our students say