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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to AI in Logistics and Supply

  • Comprehending Artificial Intelligence: core concepts and use cases
  • AI in logistics and fuel distribution: potential and impact
  • No-code AI tools: Excel AI, ChatGPT, Power BI, and more
  • Real-world examples from the transport and fuel industries

Module 2: Structuring and Analyzing Operational Data

  • Pinpointing essential logistics and supply datasets (routes, tanks, deliveries)
  • Preparing volumetric control and inventory data for AI integration
  • Data cleansing, formatting, and validation using Excel
  • Generating dynamic tables and pivot charts to derive insights

Module 3: AI-Assisted Fuel Demand Forecasting

  • Understanding demand forecasting and its contributing factors
  • Employing Excel’s AI capabilities and ChatGPT for predictive analysis
  • Projecting short-term (1–2 week) fuel demand patterns
  • Practical task: constructing a simple forecast model using existing data

Module 4: Route Planning and Resource Optimization

  • Fundamental concepts in route optimization and scheduling
  • Leveraging AI tools to recommend optimal routes and delivery orders
  • Utilizing Excel and ChatGPT for route planning with specific constraints
  • Practical exercise: generating route alternatives for delivery units

Module 5: Cost Estimation and Logistics Optimization

  • Recognizing cost factors: distance, tolls, fuel consumption, and freight
  • Applying AI models to estimate logistics expenses
  • Evaluating manual versus AI-assisted cost planning
  • Developing cost calculation templates with dynamic inputs

Module 6: Dashboards and KPI Visualization

  • Overview of Power BI and Excel dashboards
  • Creating visual reports for logistics and supply KPIs
  • Incorporating data from volumetric control systems
  • Hands-on session: building a real-time logistics performance dashboard

Module 7: Integrating AI into Logistics Workflows

  • Automating repetitive reporting and data aggregation tasks
  • Utilizing Power Automate or Excel macros for task automation
  • Setting up alert systems for inventory or delivery limits
  • Real-world example: AI-triggered alerts for tank refill scheduling

Module 8: 90-Day AI Adoption Plan for Logistics and Supply

  • Developing a sequential AI implementation roadmap
  • Defining pilot use cases and success indicators
  • Expanding AI-assisted processes across teams
  • Fostering ongoing improvement and knowledge sharing practices

Summary and Future Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
  • No previous experience with Artificial Intelligence is necessary

Target Audience

  • Logistics and supply professionals in the fuel transportation and sales sector
  • Operations and inventory coordinators
  • Supervisors and planners overseeing fleet routes and fuel deliveries

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