Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Analytics with AI (Batch 9). (in association with EMERITUS)

What is the Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Analytics with AI Programme?

The Executive Programme in Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Analytics with AI from IIM Lucknow is designed for professionals who want to build future-ready capabilities in operations management, supply chain analytics, digital transformation, and AI. The programme combines core business concepts with emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Agentic AI, Digital Twins, Predictive Analytics, and Prescriptive Analytics to help participants optimise operations, improve supply chain performance, and drive business transformation.

Ideal for operations, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and supply chain professionals, the programme equips learners with practical skills through real-world applications, industry-relevant case studies, and a capstone project.

Programme Details: The programme starts on 18 September 2026 and is delivered over 10 months in an online format. The programme fee is INR 2,30,000 + GST, with a non-refundable application fee of INR 2,500 + GST. It is open to graduates, diploma holders (10+2+3), and postgraduates with a minimum of one year of work experience.

Introduction to Operations Management & Operations Strategy

Service Strategy and Design of Service Systems

Capacity & Process Analysis

Demand Forecasting

Sales & Operations Planning

Measures and Dimensions of Quality & TQM

Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control

Statistics for Managers: Basics of Normal Distribution

Linear Regression

Formulation – Optimization Problems in OSCM

Introduction to Linear Optimization

Supply Chain Fundamentals & Facility Location Implications

Inventory Management: Policies and Models

Supply Chain Design & Network Strategy

Logistics and Global Transportation

Strategies Strategic Sourcing and SC Coordination

SC Digital Transformation and Use Cases of SC Digital Twins

Supplier Negotiation and Coordination with Smart Contracts

AI for Demand Forecasting & Predictive Analytics

AI for Optimization and Prescriptive analytics in Supply Chains

Project Planning, Organization & WBS

Project Scheduling – CPM & PERT

Project Resources & Risk Management

Theory of Constraints| Hands-on Software

SC Network Design and Analytics (Harvard case)

Sustainable Logistics | Hands-on Software

Simulating Global Supply Chains (with AI briefings)

End-to-End Supply Chain Risk Management

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Incentive Alignment

Leveraging Big Data for SC Optimization

AI for Operations Automation & workflow Design

Agentic AI use cases in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Gen AI & Applications in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Retail & E-Commerce Operations - Brick and Mortar Retail

Retail & E-Commerce Operations - Online Retail

Platform Business Models

Last-mile Delivery optimization (live industry cases)

Note:

Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the participant profile & programme hours.

The programme curriculum includes individual assignments, simulations, group projects & presentations to apply and demonstrate classroom learnings.

The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.

The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. Post session video recordings may or may not be made available, at the discretion of faculty members. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability of any session recordings.

Campus immersion will take place at the IIML Lucknow campus.

Become Eligible for IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status

Upon completion of the programme, participants will need to register with a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status (optional). The benefits include:

Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Lucknow.

Operations & Supply Chain Leaders

Senior leaders responsible for enterprise-wide operations and supply chain strategy, looking to strengthen decision-making and lead transformation using analytics.

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Managers

Professionals overseeing day-to-day operations and logistics, seeking to improve efficiency, optimise performance using analytics, and accelerate their transition into strategic leadership roles.

Procurement, Sourcing & Logistics Specialists

Professionals managing sourcing, procurement, and logistics, aiming to use data-driven strategies to improve cost, resilience, and performance.

Consulting, Analytics, Engineering & Cross-Functional Professionals

Professionals working closely with operations and supply chain data across consulting, analytics, engineering, and cross-functional roles, looking to build core operations strategy and supply chain analytics expertise.

Leverage AI to solve complex operations and supply chain challenges

Learn from immersive live online sessions, without taking a career break

Become industry-ready and learn from real-world business applications, industry case studies and tools

Gain a global outlook with insights from IIM Lucknow faculty

Apply programme learnings in a hands-on capstone project based on a real-world business case

Receive a certificate of completion from one of India's top B-Schools

Experience a three-day on-campus immersion at the IIM Lucknow campus

Note:

The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.

Accommodation will be available for participants on a single occupancy basis at the IIM Lucknow campus or a nearby hotel, subject to the availability of rooms at the IIM Lucknow campus.