Supply Chain Software Tools

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Supply Chain Software Tools

This course is part of Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst Professional Certificate

Instructor: Unilever Team

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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at 10 hours a week

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

80 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

Category: Problem Solving
Category: Supply Chain Management
Category: Demand Planning
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Supply Chain
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Data Management
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Supply Chain Systems
Category: Data Analysis Software
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Forecasting
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Supply Chain Planning

Tools you'll learn

Category: Inventory Management System
Category: Data Lakes

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Assessments

18 assignments¹

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Taught in English

Build your Data Analysis expertise

This course is part of the Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst Professional Certificate

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate from Unilever

There are 4 modules in this course

In the Supply Chain Software Tools course, you’ll learn about the challenges of handling large amounts of data and how to effectively gather, analyze, and use the data. You’ll learn about the latest cutting-edge technological solutions that can streamline operations, and emerging trends (such as artificial intelligence) that allow large amounts of data to be processed and summarized instantly. Additionally, you’ll prepare for a job as a supply chain analyst by building your resume, learning how to market yourself and gain insights into the job research and application process.

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to: Recognize supply chain emerging trends. Describe the software tools available for supply chain analytics such as cloud-based solutions, AI-powered projections, advanced analytics, data lakes, and database management. Explain how to access real-time insights, review inventory availability and movement, replenish schedules, and review historical data. Identify how to build accurate plans and forecasts for planning, data collection, validation, aggregation, and financial consolidation. Identify how to test assumptions with scenarios to assist with forecasting decision making. Optimize supply chain operations. Identify patterns and trends in supply chain data and streamline processes. Prepare for a job as a Supply Chain Analyst.

In this module, you will learn the top emerging trends in supply chain and supply chain analytics. You will also learn about emerging trends that are making the supply chain faster, more flexible, more granular, more accurate and more efficient.

What's included

12 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

12 videosTotal 71 minutes

Welcome to supply chain data analyst professional certificate5 minutes
Welcome to supply chain software tools2 minutes
Technology emerging trends5 minutes
Holistic supply chain platforms5 minutes
Emerging trends: Forecasting5 minutes
Emerging trends: Distribution and shipping11 minutes
Emerging trends: Planning4 minutes
Emerging trends: Demand9 minutes
How analytics help with agility8 minutes
Big data8 minutes
Cloud services5 minutes
Artificial intellegence5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 42 minutes

Unilever positioning statement2 minutes
Supply chain data analyst professional certificate syallabus30 minutes
Examples of emerging trends in practice10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Emerging trends in supply chain software15 minutes
Emerging trends in the supply chain15 minutes
Case Study: Emerging trends in supply chain30 minutes
Emerging trends in data analytics30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Interesting emerging trends 10 minutes

In this module, you will learn how data analyis software and technology continues to innovate and advance to mitigate risk, help manage and analyze large amounts of data, and improve supply chain growth.

What's included

12 videos9 readings4 assignments1 peer review

12 videosTotal 63 minutes

Welcome to supply chain software and technologies3 minutes
Review inventory availability5 minutes
Manage and control inventory movement7 minutes
How to aggregate, organize, and utilize historical data4 minutes
Inventory planning management5 minutes
Introduction to planning tools7 minutes
Build accurate plans and forecasts for planning4 minutes
Scenario planning to assist with forecasting decision making and projects5 minutes
Introduction to technology-based solutions8 minutes
Cloud-based solutions4 minutes
Advanced analytics6 minutes
Introduction to data lakes5 minutes

9 readingsTotal 77 minutes

Introduction to ERPs10 minutes
Creating and maintaining master data in an ERP5 minutes
Types of ERP software10 minutes
Data collection, validation, and aggregation 5 minutes
Short, medium and long-term planning for demand, production and distribution10 minutes
Provide output to finance, sales, and production team10 minutes
Types of planning tools7 minutes
Types of technology-based solutions10 minutes
Continue to build your portfolio10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)15 minutes
Planning tools15 minutes
Prosacco Company: Generate an inventory plan45 minutes
Supply chain software and technologies30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 30 minutes

Prosacco Company: Inventory plan for supply chain operations30 minutes

In this module, you will focus on the types of artificial intellegence (AI) used in Supply Chain analytics, the benefits and capabilities this intellegence offers, and how AI can enhance your analytical abilities.

What's included

8 videos2 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 49 minutes

Welcome to AI capabilities in supply chain analytics2 minutes
Introduction to cognitive technologies6 minutes
AI-powered projections6 minutes
AI capabilities in supply chain5 minutes
How AI drives continual improvement and efficiencies6 minutes
How AI optimizes transportation and logistics10 minutes
How AI optimizes procurement, production, distribution and inventory plans8 minutes
How AI reduces risk7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Types of AI used in supply chain management10 minutes
How AI has improved my performance30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

AI used in supply chain management15 minutes
Benefits of AI in the supply chain15 minutes
Case Study: AI in supply chain management30 minutes
AI capabilities in supply chain analytics30 minutes

Finding and applying for jobs can be exciting and challenging. This module provides you with the tools to have a successful career search as a Supply Chain Analyst. You will learn helpful tips on how to market yourself, search for job offerings, build your resume, and apply for a position.

What's included

15 videos8 readings6 assignments

15 videosTotal 54 minutes

Welcome to preparing for a job as a supply chain analyst2 minutes
Building your profile4 minutes
How to market yourself3 minutes
Add a summary or objective3 minutes
Identify your relevent work experience3 minutes
Identify your key skills4 minutes
Include your education, certifications, achievements3 minutes
The importance of researching jobs3 minutes
Key words4 minutes
Searching for a job3 minutes
Tailoring your resume based on job postings or job descriptions5 minutes
How to apply for a job3 minutes
Decide if a cover letter is needed3 minutes
Application follow-up4 minutes
Preparing for a job interview6 minutes

8 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Selecting a resume format10 minutes
Tips for building a comprehensive resume that gets noticed10 minutes
Supply chain analyst resume examples10 minutes
Key career sites10 minutes
Tips for reseraching jobs10 minutes
Tips for applying for a job10 minutes
Apply for a job (Optional)10 minutes
Summary and resources10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Build a comprehensive resume45 minutes
Build a resume15 minutes
Research jobs30 minutes
Research jobs and tailor your resume15 minutes
Applying for a job15 minutes
Preparing for a job as a supply chain analyst30 minutes

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Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Excelente para todos aquellos que quieran incursionar, tengan conocimientos o dar un re fresh a sus habilidades y experencia en SCM

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super helpful as an introductory as someone who wants to start exploring supply chain management

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i felt tools explanations are quite difficult but i understood !

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