What tools will I learn to use?

Tools include LeewayHertz , C3.ai, Coupa, and Zebra (Workcloud Demand Intelligence Suite).

Can this course help improve operational efficiency?

Yes, AI techniques taught here streamline workflows, optimize routing, reduce costs, and improve decision-making.

Is this course suitable for beginners in supply chain?

Yes, it covers foundational supply chain concepts while introducing AI-driven improvements.

Will I get practical experience?

Yes, the course includes hands-on projects, case studies, and simulations of real-world supply chain scenarios.

Can this course help with career growth?

Absolutely! AI-enabled supply chain skills are in high demand and position you for leadership roles.

Does the course cover AI ethics or responsible use?

Yes, it includes best practices for ethical AI deployment in supply chain operations.

How long does the self-paced course take?

Approximately 8 hours of on-demand learning with modular quizzes to track progress.

Is prior programming required?

Not mandatory, though familiarity with data analysis or ERP tools is beneficial for some modules.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

AI in Supply Chain

AI in Supply Chain

Instructor: AI CERTs Team

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

AI for Supply Chain Decisions: Use AI to improve forecasting, planning, and real-time decision-making across supply networks.
Smart Inventory & Demand Planning: Apply predictive analytics to balance inventory, reduce stockouts, and manage demand volatility.
AI-Driven Logistics Optimization: Optimize routing, warehousing, and operations using intelligent, data-driven supply chain models.
End-to-End Supply Chain Digitization: Understand how AI enables connected, automated, and resilient supply chain ecosystems.

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There are 8 modules in this course

AI in Supply Chain Management equips learners with the skills to transform modern supply chains using artificial intelligence. The course explores how AI is reshaping logistics, procurement, demand forecasting, inventory management, and end-to-end supply chain operations across industries.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in AI concepts applied specifically to supply chain challenges - such as predicting demand fluctuations, optimizing routes and warehouses, digitizing workflows, and improving decision-making through predictive analytics. Through real-world case studies and practical frameworks, the program demonstrates how AI enables smarter, faster, and more resilient supply chains. The course also covers generative AI and intelligent automation in supply chain planning, helping learners design innovative workflows that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate disruptions. Sector-specific insights ensure relevance across retail, manufacturing, logistics, and global operations. Designed for professionals and aspiring leaders, this self-paced program prepares you to lead AI-driven supply chain initiatives with confidence, apply data-driven strategies, and stay ahead in an increasingly automated and analytics-powered supply chain ecosystem.

This module covers a quick summary of what the certification is going to cover from start to finish. Here is the brief about the structure of the overall certification: Each of our certifications follows a consistent, multimodal structure to provide a flexible learning experience. The content is available across four formats: eBooks: In-depth written material for focused learning. Audiobooks: Audio version of the eBook, perfect for learning on the go. Podcasts: Engaging audio content to reinforce key concepts. Videos: Modular video chunks, each covering a specific topic. The names of the eBooks, Audiobooks, and Podcasts are the same, ensuring you can seamlessly switch between formats without losing track of the content. Videos are divided into bite-sized modules for easier consumption, and all content across these mediums is consistent, so no matter which format you choose, the information remains the same. This gives you the freedom to learn in the way that works best for you.

What's included

13 videos3 readings1 assignment5 plugins

13 videos Total 174 minutes

Audiobook: Course Introduction 5 minutes
Course Introduction 4 minutes
Audiobook: Module 1: AI in Supply Chain 86 minutes
Podcast: Module 1: AI in Supply Chain 47 minutes
1.1 Introduction To AI in Supply Chain Management 3 minutes
1.2 AI Driven Supply Chain Networks 3 minutes
1.3 Challenges in Traditional Supply Chains 4 minutes
1.4 Case studies: Examples of Supply Chain Disruptions and Inefficiencies 5 minutes
1.5 AI Transformation with Supply Chains 3 minutes
1.6 AI-driven Supply Chain Optimization 3 minutes
1.7 AI in Supply Chain: Future Possibilities & Case Studies 3 minutes
1.8 Ethical and Practical Considerations in AI-driven SCM 3 minutes
1.9 Practical Challenges in Implementing AI in SCM 3 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Hands On - 1 10 minutes
Hands On - 2 10 minutes
Hands On - 3 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 1 30 minutes

5 plugins Total 75 minutes

Ebook: Module 1: AI in Supply Chain 15 minutes
Activity: Hotspot 15 minutes
Activity: Case study 15 minutes
Activity: Sequence Arrangement 15 minutes
Activity: Let's Check your Knowledge 15 minutes

What's included

8 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins

8 videos Total 210 minutes

Audiobook: Module 2: Advanced AI Techniques for Supply Chain 80 minutes
Podcast: Module 2: Advanced AI Techniques for Supply 105 minutes
2.1 Introduction to Machine Learning in SCM 5 minutes
2.2 Classical AI Approaches in Supply Chain 4 minutes
2.3 Understanding Expert Systems 4 minutes
2.4 Developing a Rule-Based System 4 minutes
2.5 AI Techniques for Image and Text Processing 6 minutes
2.6 Image and Text Analysis 2 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Hands On 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 2 30 minutes

5 plugins Total 75 minutes

Ebook: Module 2 : Advanced AI Techniques for Supply Chain 15 minutes
Activity: Text Entry 15 minutes
Activity: Quiz 15 minutes
Activity: Tab 15 minutes
Activity: Let's Check your Knowledge 15 minutes

What's included

8 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins

8 videos Total 151 minutes

Audiobook: Module 3: Generative AI in Supply Chain Management 92 minutes
Podcast: Module 3: Generative AI in Supply Chain Management 36 minutes
3.1 Introduction to Generative AI 6 minutes
3.2 Applications of Generative AI in Supply Chain Management 5 minutes
3.3 Revenue Management with Generative AI 3 minutes
3.4 Demand Forecasting using Generative AI 3 minutes
3.5 Understanding Transformer Architectures 4 minutes
3.6 LSTM Architectures and Their Role in Generative AI 4 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Hands On 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 3 30 minutes

5 plugins Total 75 minutes

Ebook: Module 3: Generative AI in Supply Chain Management 15 minutes
Activity: Timeline 15 minutes
Activity: Multiple Choice Questions 15 minutes
Activity: Sequence 15 minutes
Activity: Let's Check your Knowledge 15 minutes

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins

9 videos Total 213 minutes

Audiobook: Module 4: Supply Chain Digitization 88 minutes
Podcast: Module 4: Supply Chain Digitization 95 minutes
4.1 Overview of Digitization in Supply Chain Management 5 minutes
4.2 Data Science and AI to Improve Business Decisions 2 minutes
4.3 Supply Chain Integration 6 minutes
4.4 Push-Pull Strategies in Supply Chains 5 minutes
4.5 Building Resilient Supply Chains and Planning in Digital Age 4 minutes
4.6 Supply Chain Planning in the Digital Age 3 minutes
4.7 Supply Chain Sustainability 4 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Hands On 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 4 30 minutes

5 plugins Total 75 minutes

Ebook: Module 4: Network Automation and Orchestration 15 minutes
Activity: Hotspot 15 minutes
Activity: Case Study 15 minutes
Activity: Multiple Choice Questions 15 minutes
Activity: Let's Check your Knowledge 15 minutes

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins

7 videos Total 139 minutes

Audiobook: Module 5: Intelligent Driven Supply Chain management 85 minutes
Podcast: Module 5: Intelligent Driven Supply Chain Management 31 minutes
5.1 Intelligence in SCM 4 minutes
5.2 Key Principles of Supply Chain Management (SCM) 2 minutes
5.3 Implementing AI in SCM 6 minutes
5.4 Prompt Engineering in SCM 5 minutes
5.5 AI, 5G, and the Smart Supply Chain 6 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Hands On 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 5 30 minutes

5 plugins Total 75 minutes

Ebook: Module 5: Intelligent Driven Supply Chain Management 15 minutes
Activity: Tab 15 minutes
Activity: Hotspot 15 minutes
Activity: Case Study 15 minutes
Activity: Let's Check your Knowledge 15 minutes

What's included

8 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins

8 videos Total 164 minutes

Audiobook: Module 6: Industry Aspects of Advanced Supply Chain Management (SCM) 92 minutes
Podcast: Module 6: Industry Aspects of Advanced Supply Chain Management (SCM) 47 minutes
6.1 Overview of Industrial SCM 4 minutes
6.2 Disruptive Technologies in Supply Chain - Cloud Computing, AI, ML, Generative AI (Gen AI), Robotics, Block Chain, Quantum Computing 3 minutes
6.3 The Strategic Importance of AI and Gen AI in Modernizing Supply Chains 4 minutes
6.4 Industry-Leading Use Cases and Examples 4 minutes
6.5 Risks, Challenges and Concerns 4 minutes
6.6 Implementation Recommendations 5 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Hands On 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 6 30 minutes

5 plugins Total 75 minutes

Ebook: Module 6: Industry Aspects of Advanced Supply Chain Management (SCM) 15 minutes
Activity: Accordian 15 minutes
Activity: True or False 15 minutes
Activity: Popup 15 minutes
Activity: Let's Check your Knowledge 15 minutes

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins

9 videos Total 150 minutes

Audiobook: Module 7: Policies of Logistics Management in Supply Chain with AI 96 minutes
Podcast: Module 7: Policies of Logistics Management in Supply Chain with AI 23 minutes
7.1 Understanding the Roles of SCM in the Organization 6 minutes
7.2 Supply Chain and General Business Strategy Alignment 4 minutes
7.3 Key Strategies for Warehousing in AI Driven SCM 5 minutes
7.4 Strategic Logistics Alliances 6 minutes
7.5 Information Technology (IT) for SCM 3 minutes
7.6 Global Supply Chains and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 3 minutes
7.7 Other Technical Concepts - AI-Driven Demand Planning, AI for Supply Chain Visibility, Risk Management and AI 3 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Hands On 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 7 30 minutes

5 plugins Total 75 minutes

Ebook: Module 7: Policies of Logistics Management in Supply Chain with AI 15 minutes
Activity: Case Study 15 minutes
Activity: Drag and Drop 15 minutes
Activity: Carousel 15 minutes
Activity: Let's Check your Knowledge 15 minutes

What's included

9 videos1 assignment4 plugins

9 videos Total 140 minutes

Audiobook: Module 8: Supply Chain Masterclass with AI Assistance 82 minutes
Podcast: Module 8: Supply Chain Masterclass with AI Assistance 33 minutes
8.1 An Overview 3 minutes
8.2 Demand Forecasting Model 4 minutes
8.3 Autonomous Vehicles and Drones in Logistics 3 minutes
8.4 IoT and AI 3 minutes
8.5 Block chain and AI Integration in Supply Chain 3 minutes
8.6 Future Trends - AI, 5G, and the Smart Supply Chain 4 minutes
Course Summary 4 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 8 30 minutes

4 plugins Total 60 minutes

Ebook: Module 8: Supply Chain Masterclass with AI Assistance 15 minutes
Activity: True or False 15 minutes
Activity: Scenario 15 minutes
Activity: Let's Check your Knowledge 15 minutes

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It’s the application of AI tools and analytics to optimize logistics, demand forecasting, inventory, and operations.

Supply chain professionals, logistics managers, procurement specialists, business leaders, and students entering supply chain roles.

No deep AI knowledge is required, but familiarity with supply chain concepts and basic data analytics helps.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.