Short Course
Introduction to Supply Chain Analytics
Turn supply chain data into better decisions. Learn practical analytics tools, forecasting methods, and data-driven approaches to improve performance through case studies, discussions, and hands-on Excel exercises.
Current Offerings
Overview
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for analysts, leaders, and consultants seeking familiarity with supply chain data fundamentals and analysis.
Program Benefits
Improve your ability to:
Understand foundational analytics principles in relation to supply chains
Collect, evaluate and improve the quality of supplier-to-consumer metrics and KPIs
Conduct Excel-based data cleansing and analysis, and be prepared for digital automation
Align analytics to support strategic organizational objectives and decision-making
Well constructed and promoted excellent cross-discussion between businesses. Helped refresh me on the core components of business analytics."
Commodity Manager
Kennametal
What You'll Learn
Fundamental analytical terminology and approaches
Understanding the challenges and opportunities of big data
Identifying the most important characteristics of supply chain KPIs
Mining data from suppliers, inventories, transportation, and customers
Assessing data quality through quantified metrics
Cleansing and normalizing data, as demonstrated in a detailed exercise
Overview of analytics maturity models, techniques, and software
Interpreting data accurately to avoid common pitfalls
Analyzing key criteria to prioritize products and customers
Generating value from data through descriptive to prescriptive techniques
Combining predictive and optimizing supply chain analytics
Introduction to advanced automated analytics
Faculty
C. John Langley Jr., Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Supply Chain Management, Smeal College of Business
Dr. Langley is a leading authority in supply chain management and logistics. A Penn State alumnus and former CSCMP president, he founded the Annual Third-Party Logistics Study and co-author of Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective. His research, consulting, and industry leadership have shaped the field for decades.
Chris Norek, Ph.D.
Senior Partner, Chain Connectors
Chris brings over 20 years of supply chain expertise across consulting, industry, and academia. His experience includes strategy, demand planning, transportation, distribution networks, facility design, SKU and supplier rationalization, technology selection and implementation, and returns management. He was named a DC Velocity “Rain Maker” in 2018.
Professional Certificate
Supply Chain Certificates
This course is one of three programs required for our Supply Chain certificate. Complete the programs in any order and develop expertise in supply chain operations, leadership, and management.
Customize this Program
All programs and delivered to groups of 10 or more. A member of our team will reach out to discuss your goals and explore the right fit for your group. You can also reach us directly at 800-311-6364.
Additional Information
Our Learning Solutions Associate can hold a seat for you in the program. A reservation does not commit you until you submit the online registration form. To reserve your spot, email our office.
A 10% reduced rate on live remote delivery is available to military and government employees, Penn State alumni, individuals pursuing a professional certificate, teams of three or more from the same organization, and CSCR corporate sponsors or affiliated groups.
Yes. This program can count toward a . Complete three qualifying programs at your own pace to earn the certificate. Note: Each program can only count toward one certificate.
After you register, you’ll gain access to your personal learning portal. There, you’ll find pre-program assignments, information about faculty and fellow participants, plus other program resources.
Accepted applicants can transfer to another section if the transfer is arranged more than four weeks before the program begins. Additional transfers are subject to a charge of 10% of the current program fee. A sponsoring company may also identify a replacement candidate, provided the candidate is accepted into the program.
Refunds are based on when written notice of withdrawal is received:
More than six weeks before the program begins: Full refund
Between two and six weeks before the program begins: 50% refund
Two weeks or less before the program begins: No refund
All withdrawals, transfers, and substitutions must be confirmed in writing by the registered participant or their agent. If written notification is not received, the full program fee will be assessed.
Penn State may cancel or postpone a program due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled, registration fees will be refunded; however, Penn State is not responsible for other related expenses, including airline or travel agency cancellation or change fees. If a program is postponed, you may receive a refund or transfer your program fee to another session.
If you have questions about transfers or cancellations, please contact us.