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Supply Chain Software Tools (Coursera)

Offered by Unilever,

In the Supply Chain Software Tools course, you’ll learn about the challenges of handling large amounts of data and how to effectively gather, analyze, and use the data. You’ll learn about the latest cutting-edge technological solutions that can streamline operations, and emerging trends (such as artificial intelligence) that allow large amounts of data to be processed and summarized instantly. Additionally, you’ll prepare for a job as a supply chain analyst by building your resume, learning how to market yourself and gain insights into the job research and application process.

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By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

Recognize supply chain emerging trends.
Describe the software tools available for supply chain analytics such as cloud-based solutions, AI-powered projections, advanced analytics, data lakes, and database management.
Explain how to access real-time insights, review inventory availability and movement, replenish schedules, and review historical data.
Identify how to build accurate plans and forecasts for planning, data collection, validation, aggregation, and financial consolidation.
Identify how to test assumptions with scenarios to assist with forecasting decision making.
Optimize supply chain operations.
Identify patterns and trends in supply chain data and streamline processes.
Prepare for a job as a Supply Chain Analyst.

This course is part of the Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst Professional Certificate.

Syllabus

Emerging trends
In this module, you will learn the top emerging trends in supply chain and supply chain analytics. You will also learn about emerging trends that are making the supply chain faster, more flexible, more granular, more accurate and more efficient.

Supply chain software and technologies
In this module, you will learn how data analyis software and technology continues to innovate and advance to mitigate risk, help manage and analyze large amounts of data, and improve supply chain growth.

AI capabilities in supply chain analytics
In this module, you will focus on the types of artificial intellegence (AI) used in Supply Chain analytics, the benefits and capabilities this intellegence offers, and how AI can enhance your analytical abilities.

Preparing for a job as a supply chain analyst
Finding and applying for jobs can be exciting and challenging. This module provides you with the tools to have a successful career search as a Supply Chain Analyst. You will learn helpful tips on how to market yourself, search for job offerings, build your resume, and apply for a position.

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