Supply Chain Program

Supply Chain Analytics with Excel

From Fundamentals to Job-Ready Business Insights. Learn end-to-end supply chain management using Excel as your primary analytics tool to solve real operational problems.

5 days | Excel-Focused
Hands-on Projects

Why Choose Our Supply Chain Analytics Program?

This practical course bridges the gap between supply chain theory and real-world application. Using Excel as your primary tool, you'll learn to analyze complex supply chain data, optimize operations, and create actionable business insights that employers value.

Excel-First Approach

Master Excel's powerful analytics tools specifically for supply chain applications.

End-to-End SCM Coverage

From procurement to distribution, understand the complete supply chain flow.

Job-Ready Projects

Build portfolio-worthy Excel models and dashboards for supply chain roles.

Program Highlights

Demand Forecasting Models

Moving average, trend analysis, LINEST functions

Inventory Optimization

EOQ, safety stock, ABC analysis models

Supplier Analytics

Weighted scoring, VLOOKUP, evaluation dashboards

SCM Dashboards

Excel KPI dashboards and reporting templates

What You'll Learn

Comprehensive curriculum covering supply chain fundamentals and Excel analytics applications

1. Introduction to Supply Chain & Excel Basics

Understand the foundation of supply chain management and essential Excel skills.

  • SCM overview & supply chain flow
  • SCM vs Logistics concepts
  • Excel basics for SCM (tables, sorting, filtering)
  • Tools: Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
  • 🎯 Output: Supply chain mapping in Excel

2. Supply Chain Strategy (Excel Analysis)

Analyze different supply chain strategies using data and Excel tools.

  • Efficient vs Responsive supply chains
  • Lean vs Agile strategy frameworks
  • Pivot Tables & comparison charts
  • 🎯 Output: Strategy comparison chart

3. Demand Forecasting (Excel Analytics)

Learn how businesses predict demand and reduce uncertainty using Excel.

  • Forecasting methods (moving average, trend)
  • Understanding the bullwhip effect
  • LINEST, TREND Excel functions
  • Forecast sheet design
  • 🎯 Output: Demand forecasting file

4. Procurement & Supplier Analytics

Make data-driven sourcing decisions using Excel analytics tools.

  • Supplier selection techniques
  • Make-or-Buy decision analysis
  • Weighted score models
  • IF, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP functions
  • 🎯 Output: Supplier evaluation dashboard

5. Inventory Management (Excel Models)

Optimize inventory levels using proven models and Excel calculations.

  • Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
  • Safety stock calculations
  • ABC analysis framework
  • Conditional formatting & formulas
  • 🎯 Output: Inventory control model

6. Production & Operations Analytics

Improve production efficiency through Excel-based operational analytics.

  • Capacity planning models
  • Production scheduling basics
  • Just-In-Time (JIT) analysis
  • What-If Analysis & Goal Seek
  • 🎯 Output: Production planning sheet

7. Logistics & Distribution Analytics

Analyze transportation and distribution costs using Excel modeling.

  • Transportation mode analysis
  • Warehousing & distribution costs
  • Network optimization basics
  • Cost comparison tables & charts
  • 🎯 Output: Logistics cost analysis

8. Supply Chain Technology & Analytics Tools

Explore modern SCM systems and analytics platforms for enhanced insights.

  • ERP & SAP systems overview
  • Data flow in SCM systems
  • Analytics tools overview (Power BI, Tableau)
  • Google Data Studio basics
  • 🎯 Output: KPI list for SCM dashboard

9. Risk, Sustainability & Data Cleaning

Handle real-world supply chain challenges using Excel analytics.

  • Supply chain risk identification
  • Sustainable SCM concepts
  • Data cleaning techniques
  • Remove duplicates, IFERROR, COALESCE
  • 🎯 Output: Risk & sustainability tracker

10. Mini Project (Excel + Analytics)

Apply everything in a real-world business case with integrated analytics.

  • End-to-end supply chain analysis
  • Demand, inventory & logistics integration
  • Excel KPI dashboard creation
  • Optional Power BI visualization
  • 🎯 Output: Job-ready Supply Chain Analytics project

Who Should Join This Program?

Perfect for students, operations professionals, and aspiring supply chain analysts looking to combine SCM knowledge with Excel analytics skills

Students & Graduates

Business, engineering, and supply chain students looking to gain practical analytics skills for SCM careers.

  • • Supply chain analyst roles
  • • Operations analyst positions
  • • Procurement specialist jobs

Operations Professionals

Current operations and logistics professionals wanting to upgrade their analytical skills.

  • • Advanced Excel modeling
  • • Supply chain optimization
  • • Performance analytics

Aspiring Supply Chain Analysts

Career changers and professionals looking to specialize in supply chain analytics and operations.

  • • SCM analyst certifications
  • • Excel portfolio development
  • • Industry networking

Business Analysts

Business analysts wanting to specialize in supply chain operations and performance metrics.

  • • SCM KPI development
  • • Operations reporting
  • • Performance dashboards

Procurement Specialists

Procurement and purchasing professionals looking to enhance their analytical capabilities.

  • • Supplier performance analysis
  • • Cost optimization models
  • • Strategic sourcing analytics

Anyone Looking to Level Up

Anyone interested in combining supply chain knowledge with powerful Excel analytics for business impact.

  • • Portfolio-worthy projects
  • • Excel mastery certification
  • • Career advancement in SCM

Final Outcome

By the end of this comprehensive course, learners will have the Excel-based supply chain analytics skills needed to excel in operations and SCM roles.

Technical Skills You'll Master:

  • Understand end-to-end supply chain operations
  • Analyze SCM data using Excel effectively
  • Build dashboards and analytical models
  • Create portfolio-ready SCM projects

Business Applications:

  • Demand forecasting and planning
  • Inventory optimization models
  • Supplier performance analysis
  • Prepare for entry-level SCM & analytics roles

Ready to Master Supply Chain Analytics?

Join our comprehensive 10-week program and gain the Excel-based supply chain analytics skills that operations professionals need. Transform your career with powerful SCM insights.

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