---
url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/supply-chain-analytics-and-optimisation"
title: Supply Chain Analytics and Optimisation
description: "Learn demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and supplier analytics with practical dashboards. Build real-world supply chain analytics skills."
publishedAt: "2026-04-08T06:46:46.618176+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-04-08T06:46:46.618176+00:00"
type: course
code: "BLM-0110"
level: Practitioner
duration_days: "2"
track: "Supply Chain, Procurement & CIPS"
category: "Business, Leadership & Project Management"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "1799"
---

# Supply Chain Analytics and Optimisation

> Develop practical supply chain analytics skills to optimise demand, inventory, and supplier performance. Learn to build dashboards and insights using real-world procurement and operations scenarios.

## Overview

This mentor-led programme equips professionals with the analytical tools and techniques needed to optimise modern supply chains. It focuses on practical scenarios across demand forecasting, inventory management, and supplier performance measurement, enabling learners to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Participants will learn how to translate raw supply chain data into actionable insights using industry-standard approaches. The course introduces key optimisation techniques and demonstrates how analytics can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supplier relationships. Real-world use cases ensure immediate applicability in procurement and operations roles.

By the end of the programme, learners will be confident in building dashboards, analysing trends, and supporting strategic supply chain decisions. The course is designed to bridge the gap between operational knowledge and analytical capability in today’s data-driven supply environments.

## Prerequisites

- Basic understanding of supply chain concepts
- Familiarity with Excel or spreadsheets
- Interest in data analysis

## What you will learn

- Analyse supply chain data for insights
- Design forecasting and inventory models
- Implement supplier performance dashboards
- Evaluate supply chain risks and inefficiencies
- Communicate insights through dashboards
- Lead data-driven optimisation initiatives

## Skills you will gain

- Demand forecasting techniques
- Inventory optimisation models
- Supplier performance analysis
- Supply chain mapping
- Power BI dashboards
- Data-driven decision making

## Career progression

- Supply Chain Analyst
- Procurement Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Inventory Planner

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1: Getting Ready**
   - Programme orientation and tools setup
   - Introduction to supply chain analytics
   - Data sources and preparation basics
2. **Module 2: Demand Forecasting Fundamentals**
   - Forecasting methods and techniques
   - Time series basics
   - Forecast accuracy measurement
3. **Module 3:  Inventory Optimisation Techniques**
   - Inventory models and safety stock
   - EOQ and reorder point calculations
   - Balancing cost and service levels
4. **Module 4: Supplier Performance Analytics**
   - Supplier KPIs and scorecards
   - Performance measurement frameworks
   - Risk and compliance indicators
5. **Module 5: Supply Chain Mapping and Visibility**
   - End-to-end supply chain mapping
   - Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies
   - Data visualisation for decision-making
6. **Module 6: Power BI for Procurement and Supply Chain**
   - Dashboard design principles
   - Building interactive reports
   - Visualising procurement and inventory data
7. **Module 7: Optimisation and Decision-Making**
   - Scenario analysis techniques
   - Data-driven decision frameworks
   - Continuous improvement strategies

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is this course suitable for beginners?**

This is a practitioner-level course, ideal for those with basic supply chain knowledge.



**Will I learn Power BI from scratch?**

You will learn practical Power BI applications relevant to supply chain analytics.



**Are real-world scenarios included?**

Yes, the course is built around practical scenarios and real datasets.



**Do I need prior analytics experience?**

Basic data handling skills are helpful but not mandatory.



**What will I be able to do after the course?**

You will be able to analyse supply chain data and build dashboards for decision-making.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | BLM-0110 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Level | Practitioner |
| Track | Supply Chain, Procurement & CIPS |
| Category | Business, Leadership & Project Management |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £1799 |

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