Special Note
The March 26-28, 2025 session consists of three days of onsite classroom instruction on the Georgia Tech Atlanta campus.
Course Description
Gain an overview of performance management and decision-making approaches in the field of supply chain engineering and management with Immersive Performance Management for Decision Making (i-PeM4DeM). Learners will participate in an experimental, hands-on activity to turn concepts and technique into action. The course concludes with an exploration of both the evolution and future of supply chain engineering and management. This is presented within the context of the modern supply chain, offering a totally new immersive and leading-edge experience.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for supply chain, operations, and logistics executives looking to develop a better understanding of formal management principles; data analysts and data scientists working in business intelligence and interested in the emerging concept of business sentience; and consultants and advisors developing new management approaches for their clients.
How You Will Benefit
- Learn the theoretical framework behind performance-based decision-making.
- Understand and rationalize performance management, decision-making, and risk management concepts using real-world situations.
- Develop skills required for implementing practical solutions for performance-based supply chain management challenges.
- Gain an understanding of the supply chain dashboard, cockpit, and control tower, along with how to select and configure the right ones.
What You Will Learn
- Fundamental theoretical principles of performance management, decision-making, and risk management
- Pioneering approaches for supply chain performance management
- Practical implementation steps for immersive supply chain performance management tools
- Complementary aspects of business intelligence and business sentience
Course Prerequisite and Related Certificate Information
Foundational Knowledge:
- Participants should have a basic understanding of supply chain management concepts and operations.
- Familiarity with inventory management, logistics, and procurement is beneficial.
Data Literacy:
- Attendees should be comfortable working with data.
- Basic knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and data visualization is recommended.
Technology Proficiency:
- A working knowledge of computer systems and software tools is essential.
- No specific programming language expertise is required, but openness to learning new tools is important.
Business Acumen:
- Professionals from various roles (managers, analysts, and executives) can benefit.
- An understanding of business processes and decision-making within supply chains is advantageous.
Curiosity and Open-Mindedness:
- Attendees should be eager to explore the potential of new approaches and investigate the benefits of using immersive technologies.
- Willingness to think creatively and adapt to emerging technologies is crucial.
Course Times
On the first day, please check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.
- First Day - 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Second Day - 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Third Day - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Course Materials
Required:
- Digital device (laptop or tablet)
- Meta Quest 3 VR headset (optional)
Provided:
- Course content shared
Course Instructor(s)
Course CEUs
This course provides for 2.10 continuing education units (CEUs).
Course Fee
Standard Fee: $1,500.00
Cancellations
If SCL/GTPE cancels a course, registrants will be notified via email or phone and will receive a full refund. SCL/GTPE is not responsible for nonrefundable plane tickets, hotel and rental car deposits, nor any other expenses incurred.
Every effort is made to present the course as advertised herein; however, circumstances may make it necessary to alter the schedule and/or presenters.