Forecasts, carrier updates, RFP comparisons, and inventory reports. The data work never stops.

Every day in supply chain and logistics runs on the same cycle: pull numbers from three different systems, build a forecast in a spreadsheet, chase a carrier for an update, write a recap for leadership. Most of that is repetitive work that eats hours without moving the needle.

AI can draft your demand forecasts from historical sales data and external signals, generate carrier performance summaries, write RFP comparison reports, and flag inventory risks before they become stockouts. This course teaches you exactly how, step by step, with no technical background required.

6 hrs
Saved per week on logistics reports
2 min
To draft a carrier performance review
18+
Supply chain prompt templates

What You'll Learn

Draft demand forecasts from historical sales data and external signals in minutes
Generate carrier performance summaries and vendor scorecards on demand
Compare RFP responses and summarize the results without line-by-line Excel work
Flag inventory risks and reorder points before stockouts happen
Build repeatable AI workflows for weekly KPI reporting and leadership dashboards
Identify cost reduction opportunities and process bottlenecks from operational data

Course Curriculum

4 units + 2 optional add-ons · ~25 hours · Certificate included

Foundation

Getting Started with AI in Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Understand AI tool capabilities and limitations in supply chain and logistics
  • Set up your first AI tools and write prompts for forecasting, reporting, and vendor communication
  • Learn data privacy and security rules for operational data in AI tools
  • Recognize the difference between AI-assisted analysis and required human judgment
Core Skill

AI for Demand Planning, Forecasting and Inventory Management

  • Use AI to draft demand forecasts from historical sales data, seasonal trends, and external signals
  • Generate inventory reports, reorder alerts, and safety stock recommendations
  • Build prompt templates for scenario planning around demand spikes and supplier disruptions
  • Review and validate AI-generated forecasts before purchasing and production decisions
Productivity

AI for Vendor Management, Procurement and Logistics Operations

  • Draft RFP comparison reports, vendor scorecards, and carrier performance summaries
  • Generate procurement documents, purchase order summaries, and contract review notes
  • Write freight rate analysis reports, lane optimization summaries, and shipment tracking recaps
  • Create templates for vendor communication including escalations and compliance requests
Advanced

Building AI Workflows for Supply Chain Reporting and Continuous Improvement

  • Set up repeatable AI workflows for weekly reporting, KPI summaries, and leadership dashboards
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities, process bottlenecks, and efficiency gaps from operational data
  • Build AI-assisted processes for root cause analysis and post-disruption reviews
  • Measure time and cost savings and plan your next automation priorities
Optional Add-On

2 Add-On Units

Take your skills further with these optional add-on units, available to add during checkout.

Add-On

Master the Art of Prompting

Advanced prompting techniques: chain-of-thought, role-based prompts, few-shot examples, and strategies for getting consistent, high-quality output every time.

Add-On

Everyday AI in Action

Real-world workflows and case studies showing how professionals use AI daily. Includes copy-and-paste prompt templates for the 20 most common tasks.

What Students Say

Y. Huerta
Logistics Coordinator, Atlanta
★★★★★
"I was pulling inventory reports manually every morning. After this course, I set up an AI workflow that generates them automatically. I got two hours back every single day."
D. Luzzi
Supply Chain Analyst, Chicago
★★★★★
"The demand planning unit was a game changer for our team. I found the training extremely informative and it gave me a much deeper understanding of how AI can support our forecasting processes."
S. Bernier
Operations Manager, Vancouver
★★★★★
"This class was great. It walked me through everything as a beginner and progressed as I learned more. The vendor management prompts saved me hours on our last RFP cycle."
"66% of supply chain bottlenecks trace back to forecasting gaps and manual exceptions. AI fixes both."
Supply chain teams using AI for demand planning and reporting cut manual data work by over 40% in their first quarter.

How AI Changes Supply Chain & Logistics

Before AI
  • Forecasts built on gut feel and old data
  • Carrier updates chased by phone and email
  • RFPs compared line by line in Excel
  • Inventory reports pulled manually every day
  • Disruption response starts after the call
After This Course
  • Demand forecasts built from live signals
  • Carrier scorecards generated on demand
  • RFP analysis summarized in minutes
  • Inventory alerts triggered automatically
  • Risk flags raised before disruptions hit

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any AI experience to take this course?

None at all. Unit 1 starts from scratch, walks you through setting up your AI tools, and has you writing effective prompts within the first hour. The course is designed for supply chain professionals who have never used AI before.

Which AI tools will I use?

The course teaches techniques that work across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other major AI tools. A free account on any of these platforms is all you need. No paid subscriptions required.

Is my operational data safe to use with AI?

Unit 1 includes a full section on data privacy and security for supply chain data. You will learn exactly what is safe to share with AI tools and how to protect sensitive operational and vendor information.

How long will it take me to finish?

Most students complete the course in 2 to 4 weeks, studying a few hours per week. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines, and you keep lifetime access to all materials.

What if the course is not right for me?

Every course is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't see results, we'll refund your payment within one business day. No questions asked.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. After completing the course, you take a short online exam. Pass it and you receive a Certificate of Completion from the Workplace AI Institute that you can share with employers or add to LinkedIn.

Earn Your Certificate

Next, you'll take a quick & easy online exam to earn your Certificate of Completion from the Workplace AI Institute.

  • Take the exam online, at your own pace
  • 99% pass rate with course preparation
  • Share your certificate on LinkedIn
  • Retake the exam if needed, at no cost

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