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Big Data In Supply Chain Management Training Course: Supply Chain Efficiency

Introduction

Optimize your supply chain with our Big Data in Supply Chain Management Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to improve supply chain efficiency with Big Data analytics, enabling you to make data-driven decisions that enhance operational effectiveness and reduce costs. In today's complex supply chain landscape, the ability to leverage Big Data is crucial for forecasting demand, optimizing logistics, and mitigating risks. Our Big Data supply chain training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to build robust and scalable supply chain solutions.

This supply chain analytics Big Data training delves into the core concepts of Big Data in supply chain management, covering topics such as demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics analytics. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to analyze supply chain data and improve efficiency, meeting the demands of modern business environments. Whether you're a supply chain manager, logistics professional, or data analyst, this Big Data in Supply Chain Management course will empower you to build powerful supply chain applications.

Target Audience:

  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Logistics Professionals
  • Data Analysts
  • Operations Managers
  • Procurement Specialists
  • Inventory Managers
  • Anyone needing Big Data skills in supply chain management

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of Big Data in supply chain management.
  • Master demand forecasting techniques using Big Data.
  • Utilize Big Data for inventory optimization and management.
  • Implement logistics analytics for efficient transportation and delivery.
  • Design and build supply chain data analytics solutions.
  • Optimize supply chain data pipelines for performance and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot and debug Big Data supply chain applications.
  • Implement data security and compliance in supply chain data workflows.
  • Integrate Big Data with various supply chain platforms.
  • Understand how to monitor and maintain supply chain Big Data systems.
  • Explore advanced Big Data patterns for supply chain analysis.
  • Apply real world use cases for Big Data in supply chain management.
  • Leverage Big Data for predictive maintenance and quality control.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Big Data in Supply Chain Management

  • Fundamentals of Big Data in supply chain management.
  • Overview of Big Data applications in supply chain analytics.
  • Setting up a supply chain Big Data development environment.
  • Introduction to supply chain data tools and frameworks.
  • Best practices for Big Data in supply chain.

Module 2: Demand Forecasting with Big Data

  • Utilizing Big Data for demand forecasting.
  • Implementing time series analysis for sales prediction.
  • Designing and building demand forecasting models.
  • Optimizing forecasting accuracy with machine learning.
  • Best practices for demand forecasting.

Module 3: Inventory Optimization and Management

  • Implementing Big Data for inventory optimization.
  • Utilizing predictive analytics for stock management.
  • Designing and building inventory control systems.
  • Optimizing inventory levels with data-driven insights.
  • Best practices for inventory management.

Module 4: Logistics Analytics

  • Utilizing Big Data for logistics optimization.
  • Implementing route optimization and delivery planning.
  • Designing and building logistics analytics dashboards.
  • Optimizing transportation and distribution.
  • Best practices for logistics analytics.

Module 5: Supply Chain Data Analytics Solutions

  • Designing and building supply chain analytics platforms.
  • Implementing data warehousing for supply chain data.
  • Utilizing data visualization for supply chain insights.
  • Optimizing data pipelines for supply chain analysis.
  • Best practices for supply chain analytics.

Module 6: Performance Optimization and Scalability

  • Optimizing supply chain data pipelines for performance.
  • Utilizing distributed computing for large datasets.
  • Implementing parallel processing for supply chain analysis.
  • Designing scalable supply chain applications.
  • Best practices for performance optimization.

Module 7: Troubleshooting and Debugging

  • Debugging Big Data supply chain applications.
  • Analyzing performance and data issues.
  • Utilizing debugging tools and techniques.
  • Resolving common supply chain data problems.
  • Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Data Security and Compliance

  • Implementing data security in supply chain data workflows.
  • Utilizing regulatory compliance standards.
  • Implementing data encryption and access control.
  • Managing data permissions and privileges.
  • Best practices for data security.

Module 9: Integration with Supply Chain Platforms

  • Integrating Big Data with various supply chain platforms.
  • Utilizing APIs and data connectors.
  • Implementing data transfer between Big Data and supply chain systems.
  • Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Monitoring and Maintenance

  • Monitoring supply chain Big Data systems.
  • Implementing alerting and notifications.
  • Utilizing monitoring tools and techniques.
  • Managing supply chain data applications.
  • Best practices for monitoring.

Module 11: Advanced Big Data Patterns

  • Implementing advanced Big Data patterns for supply chain analysis.
  • Utilizing natural language processing for supplier communication.
  • Implementing graph databases for supply chain network analysis.
  • Advanced techniques for supply chain data processing.
  • Best practices for advanced patterns.

Module 12: Real-World Use Cases

  • Implementing Big Data for predictive maintenance.
  • Utilizing Big Data for quality control and assurance.
  • Implementing Big Data for supplier performance management.
  • Utilizing Big Data for real-time supply chain monitoring.
  • Best practices for real world applications.

Module 13: Predictive Maintenance and Quality Control

  • Utilizing Big Data for predictive maintenance scheduling.
  • Implementing machine learning for quality control.
  • Designing and building automated maintenance systems.
  • Optimizing quality assurance with data-driven insights.
  • Best practices for predictive maintenance.

Module 14: Big Data and Supply Chain Governance

  • Implementing data governance policies in supply chain environments.
  • Utilizing metadata management for supply chain data.
  • Implementing data lineage and data dictionary.
  • Best practices for data governance.

Module 15: Future Trends in Big Data for Supply Chain Management

  • Emerging trends in Big Data for supply chain.
  • Utilizing AI and automation in supply chain data workflows.
  • Implementing real-time supply chain analytics.
  • Best practices for future supply chain applications.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.

Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $3500 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $5500 Johannesburg
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $3500 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $4500 Dar es Salaam
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $4500 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $3500 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
05/01/2026 - 16/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
12/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
19/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
02/02/2026 - 13/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
09/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
16/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
02/03/2026 - 13/03/2026 $3000 Nairobi
09/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 $4500 Kigali
16/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 $3000 Nairobi
06/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 $3000 Nairobi
13/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 $3500 Mombasa
13/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 $3000 Nairobi
04/05/2026 - 15/05/2026 $3000 Nairobi
11/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 $5500 Dubai
18/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 $3000 Nairobi