Artifical Intelligence

AI for Supply Chain

Course Description

Move Beyond Manual Processes. Make Smarter Operational Decisions.

Supply chain operations are rapidly transforming with the rise of AI and digital technologies. Across industries such as retail, distribution, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing, businesses are under growing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, increase operational visibility, and make faster, data-driven decisions.

Yet many organisations still rely heavily on spreadsheets, manual tracking, disconnected systems, and reactive decision-making.

The AI for Supply Chain training has been designed to help operations and supply chain professionals understand how practical AI tools and modern technologies can improve forecasting, inventory management, warehouse visibility, logistics planning, and operational performance.


Why Attend This Training?

This is not a generic AI course.

This hands-on program focuses on real operational challenges faced by supply chain professionals today and demonstrates how AI and digital tools can already be applied within day-to-day operations.

Participants will explore practical use cases linked to:

  • Demand forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Route optimization
  • Traceability
  • Operational visibility
  • Supply chain decision-making

The training combines international expertise with local operational realities to ensure practical and relevant learning outcomes.


What You Will Learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how AI and technology can support supply chain operations
  • Improve forecasting and inventory planning
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and visibility gaps
  • Explore practical AI tools for operational decision-making
  • Understand warehouse digitisation and traceability concepts
  • Discover technologies such as RFID, barcoding, and automation
  • Optimise logistics and delivery planning
  • Build practical action plans for operational improvement

Practical & Hands-On Approach

This program is designed around practical application and real-life operational scenarios.

Participants will:

  • Work on real-world supply chain use cases
  • Explore practical AI tools and technologies
  • Participate in hands-on exercises and group activities
  • Discuss operational challenges faced in Mauritius and internationally
  • Learn through demonstrations and collaborative workshops

Bring your Excel file. Leave with practical ideas and tools you can apply immediately.

Meet the Trainers

Dr Viv Padayatchy

Expert in Digital Transformation & Warehouse Management

Deborah Bartlett

International AI & Supply Chain Specialist – AUI Global

Sohaib El Abidi

AI & Digital Tools Specialist – AUI Global


Why This Training Matters Today

As supply chains become increasingly complex and customer expectations continue to rise, organisations must adapt to more agile, data-driven, and technology-enabled operations.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept — it is already transforming how businesses forecast demand, manage inventory, optimise deliveries, and improve operational visibility.

This training provides practical exposure to these technologies in a way that is accessible, relevant, and immediately applicable.

Topics Covered

AI & Digital Transformation in Supply Chain

  • AI fundamentals for operations
  • Prompt engineering basics
  • Practical AI tools for managers

Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management

  • Identifying demand trends and seasonality
  • Inventory forecasting
  • Replenishment planning
  • Stock visibility

Warehouse Digitisation & Traceability

  • Warehouse optimization
  • Barcode & RFID concepts
  • Automation and visibility
  • Inventory tracking

Route Optimisation & Logistics Planning

  • AI-assisted delivery planning
  • Route optimization tools
  • Transport efficiency

Risk Management & Scenario Planning

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Operational risk analysis
  • Contingency planning using AI tools

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for professionals involved in:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics Operations
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Management
  • Distribution
  • Fleet Management
  • Operational Planning

Suitable for:

  • Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Managers
  • Operational Decision-Makers

No technical background is required.