IIT-Bombay launches certificate programme in Supply Chain Analytics with AI and ML applications

The new programme, offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR), is a six-month course and is launched through Great Learning as the edtech partner.

Designed and delivered by IIT Bombay faculty, the course seeks to equip working professionals with an industry-aligned curriculum in supply chain analytics with AI and ML applications. With five integrated modules, learners will tackle topics including introduction to data-driven supply chain analytics, demand forecasting and planning, data-driven inventory models, supply chain network design and optimisation, and transportation and risk analysis.

The new course will also focus on hands-on learning through case studies, and scenario discussions covering advanced inventory models, network designs, machine learning algorithms for demand forecasting, and GenAI for scenario planning.

Prof. Usha Ananthakumar Dean Educational Outreach, IIT Bombay said, “The Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics with AI and ML Applications is a critical step forward in equipping professionals to navigate the increasingly complex and dynamic global supply landscape. The curriculum integrates cutting-edge AI and machine learning tools, thereby empowering learners to drive data-informed decisions and unlock new efficiencies across the supply chain. We believe this certificate will create a pool of capable supply chain leaders who can strengthen national and global logistics networks, ensuring resilience, innovation, and sustainability in the years to come. With this offering, IIT Bombay continues its commitment to making world-class education accessible to working professionals across geographies.”

The course is for supply chain and operations professionals, consultants, and data and business intelligence professionals in logistics, procurement, inventory, or operations. It also caters to emerging leaders seeking a strong foundation in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning within the supply chain domain. Learners will benefit from weekly live sessions by IIT Bombay faculty and gain an end-to-end understanding of supply chain analytics, enabling them to leverage AI and data analytics in planning and execution-related decisions.