Strategic Supply Chain Trade-Offs And Optimisation Using Ai
Published 8/2025
Created by Abdul Maulud,Oliver Kallas
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: All | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 67 Lectures ( 5h 55m ) | Size: 4.1 GB
Learn Real World Supply Chain Decision Making Using AI and Simulation - Balance Cost, Speed, Inventory, and Service.

What you'll learn
Understand how different areas of the supply chain interact - and sometimes conflict
Make informed trade-off decisions based on real-world scenarios
Use AI tools like ChatGPT for "what-if" analysis and scenario planning
Interpret and balance key supply chain KPIs
Identify common pitfalls in supply chain optimisation
Requirements
No prior experience in supply chain management is required - the course starts with the fundamentals and builds up to more advanced topics.
An interest in learning how different parts of the supply chain interact and affect overall performance.
A computer or laptop with internet access to follow along with the simulation exercises.
Description
Strategic Supply Chain Optimisation: Trade-Offs, Simulations, and AI-Enhanced Decision MakingThis is not your typical supply chain course.This is the next evolution in SCM learning -  you don't just study one area of optimisation in isolation, this course teaches you the various optimisation areas of trade-off where you learn, simulate, adapt, and improve.Why Take This Course?In today's supply chain world, perfect optimisation is a myth.Your role isn't to chase lowest cost or highest service - it's to strategically balance competing Supply Chain KPIs, anticipate constraints and risk, and make decisions that hold up under real pressure.This course puts you in the driver's seat of a digital supply chain. Through a combination of theory, simulation gameplay, and AI-powered strategy testing, you'll:Learn the foundational levers of SCM - procurement, production, inventory, delivery, and cashSee how decisions in one area create friction in anotherSimulate different strategies using ChainSim - a professional SCM simulation gameRun your own "What-If" experiments using ChatGPT - test and refine, not guess and hopeBuild your own defensible, data-driven optimisation playbookWhat Makes This Course Unique?Focus on real-world decision logicLets you test the best practice in a live simulatorTackles KPI conflict with visual trade-off gridsTeaches you how to use ChatGPT (AI) as your SCM copilotThis is the only course on Udemy that teaches supply chain strategy through simulation and AI-powered "What-If" analysis.Who Should Take This Course?This course is ideal for:SCM professionals and analysts looking to elevate from execution to strategyBusiness students preparing for a career in logistics, operations, or SAPFunctional managers (logistics, procurement, manufacturing) navigating cross-functional frictionEarly-career professionals in ERP or SAP environmentsTeam leads and problem-solvers who want to see the whole picture in supply chain decisionsNo prior experience required. You'll learn by doing - with clear explanations every step of the way.What You'll LearnBy the end of this course, you will be able to:Identify and manage strategic trade-offs across procurement, production, inventory, transport, and customer deliveryBuild and run simulation strategies that maximise profit under cash, time, and delivery constraintsUse ChatGPT as a What-If simulator to test 100s of strategy combinationsMake real-world supply chain decisions under pressure, with limited dataSpot KPI conflicts and resolve them through scenario modelling and smart process changesApply these lessons back into SAP or any other ERP or real business systemsWhat Tools Are Used?ChainSim: A professional-grade supply chain simulation engine (no license required - all simulations shown in video)ChatGPT (OpenAI): Used to run AI simulations, trade-off testing, and prompt-based decision modelsExcel-based strategy sheets and prompt templates included for downloadWhat's Included8 structured modules5+ hours of expert video instruction5 simulation walkthroughsAI strategy prompt cheat sheetTrade-off matrix templatesEnd-of-module reflection questionsFinal strategy challengeCan You Build a Winning Supply Chain Strategy?At the end of the course, you'll build your own simulation-backed, AI-tested strategy - and see how it performs under realistic conditions.What Students Say (Early Beta Feedback)"This was the first course that felt like work - but in a good way. I learned more in 5 simulations than 10 lectures."- Procurement Analyst, UK"No fluff. Real trade-offs, real thinking, real decisions."- Logistics Team Lead, GermanyReady to Level Up?If you're tired of textbook theory and ready to make real decisions under real constraints, this is the course for you. This course gives you the tools to recognise those trade‑offs, simulate them and make deliberate choices. Enrol if you want to stop guessing and start strategising.
Who this course is for
Supply chain professionals looking to improve decision-making and understand the impact of trade-offs across procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transport, and customer service.
Business analysts and planners who need to model scenarios, interpret KPIs, and recommend data-driven improvements.
Team leaders and operations managers aiming to balance conflicting departmental goals while meeting overall business objectives.
Business students or early-career professionals seeking practical, simulation-based experience in supply chain optimisation.