Operations & Supply Chain

Supply Chain Analytics

Supply chains generate large volumes of data that can improve planning, cost and service. This course teaches practical supply chain analytics: data preparation, descriptive dashboards, root cause analysis, demand and inventory analytics, network and transport analysis, and building analytics capability in supply chain teams.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Decisions based on data outperform those based on habit. You will learn analytics techniques that deliver quick wins.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Hands-on spreadsheet and BI exercises, case studies and analytics project planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Prepare and clean supply chain data
Build supply chain dashboards
Analyse service, inventory and cost performance
Use root cause and Pareto analysis
Apply analytics to transport and network questions
Build an analytics roadmap for supply chain

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Supply chain analysts
Planning and logistics managers
Procurement analysts
Operations managers
Business intelligence staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Data preparation
Dashboard building
Performance analysis
Root cause analysis
Analytics planning

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Analytics Foundations

09:00–10:08Analytics maturity
10:08–11:00Supply chain data sources
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Supply chain data sources (continued)
11:45–12:53Data quality
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Descriptive Analytics

09:00–10:08KPIs and dashboards
10:08–11:00Visualisation
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Visualisation (continued)
11:45–12:53Hands-on build
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Diagnostic Analysis

09:00–10:08Pareto and root cause
10:08–11:00Service failures
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Service failures (continued)
11:45–12:53Inventory analysis
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Advanced Applications

09:00–10:08Demand analytics
10:08–11:00Transport and network analysis
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Transport and network analysis (continued)
11:45–12:53Optimisation concepts
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Building Capability

09:00–10:08Tools and skills
10:08–11:00Analytics projects
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Analytics projects (continued)
11:45–12:53Roadmap
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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