Learning Accelerators

Accelerators — Tools You
Learn to Build and Use.

Six hands-on tools that trainees develop during FDE training and deploy in their day-to-day workflows. Each accelerator is a real project you build from scratch, add to your portfolio, and keep using on the job — from inventory optimization to AI-powered planning.

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OptiStock

Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization

Learn to build a full inventory optimization tool from scratch. You'll implement multi-echelon algorithms, ABC-XYZ segmentation, and executive dashboards — then deploy it in your own workflow.

Built during SCAI Module 3 — Inventory Optimization
  • Multi-SKU, multi-location, multi-period optimization
  • Multi-echelon vs. single-echelon algorithm comparison
  • ABC-XYZ segmentation with tailored stocking strategies
  • Executive dashboard: DOI, CFR, SKU health monitor
  • What-if scenario planning for lead time & demand changes
  • Inventory glidepath with period-by-period trend analysis
  • Excel template workflow — upload, optimize, export
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RouteSolve

Transportation Route Optimization

Learn to build a vehicle routing optimization tool using Google OR-Tools. You'll implement CVRP solvers, shipment consolidation logic, and interactive map visualizations — a standout portfolio project and practical workflow tool.

Built during SCAI Module 5 — Transportation Optimization
  • Multi-depot capacitated vehicle routing (CVRP)
  • Shipment consolidation & multi-stop route detection
  • Backhaul optimization for return-leg utilization
  • Scenario management: add/remove nodes, adjust volumes & rates
  • Interactive map visualization with color-coded routes
  • Executive comparison dashboard: cost, distance & fleet KPIs
  • Lane-level drill-down and cross-scenario comparison
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AccessMap

Population Accessibility Analysis

Learn to build a geospatial accessibility analysis tool. You'll work with isochrone APIs, WorldPop population data, and Leaflet maps to create a facility coverage analyzer you can use in any logistics or public health context.

Built during SCAI Module 6 — Geospatial Analytics
  • Isochrone service-area mapping (time or distance bands)
  • Multiple travel modes: car, HGV, cycling, walking
  • Population estimation via WorldPop raster & API data
  • Scenario comparison for facility network configurations
  • Interactive Leaflet maps with color-coded coverage zones
  • Bulk facility import from CSV/Excel
  • GeoJSON & CSV export for GIS integration
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DemandLens

Demand Forecasting Workbench

Learn to build a demand forecasting workbench. You'll implement multiple statistical and ML models, benchmark accuracy metrics, and create interactive forecast visualizations — ready for real-world use from day one.

Built during SCAI Module 2 — Demand Forecasting
  • Models: SES, Holt-Winters, ARIMA, LightGBM, Prophet
  • Automatic accuracy benchmarking (MAPE, RMSE, Bias)
  • Interactive forecast visualisation
  • Seasonality and trend decomposition
  • Export forecasts to Excel or CSV
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NetSolve

Supply Network Design Tool

Learn to build a supply network design tool using LP/MILP solvers. You'll model facility locations, flow allocations, and cost trade-offs — then use the tool to solve real network optimization problems.

Built during SCAI Module 4 — Network Design
  • Node & lane configuration (factories, DCs, customers)
  • Cost modelling: fixed, variable, transport
  • LP / MILP solver under the hood (OR-Tools)
  • Scenario comparison: current vs. optimized vs. alternative
  • Visual network map output
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PlanAssist

AI-Powered S&OP Assistant

Learn to build an AI-powered S&OP assistant using the Claude API. You'll create natural language interfaces, connect to supply chain data sources, and build scenario simulation capabilities — the capstone of your AI training.

Part of the AI-Powered Productivity course
  • Natural language interface for supply plan queries
  • Connects to your demand, inventory, and supply data
  • Structured recommendations with data backing
  • Scenario simulation: "What if demand spikes 20%?"
  • Built on Anthropic Claude API
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What You'll Learn

Tech Stack You'll Master

Every accelerator is built on open-source, industry-standard tools — the same stack used in production supply chain environments. You'll learn each one hands-on.

Python + Streamlit

Rapid, interactive analytical application development

OR-Tools / PuLP

Open-source LP/MILP optimization solvers

Claude API / OpenAI API

AI-powered decision support and natural language interfaces

Leaflet / Plotly + AWS

Interactive mapping, visualisation, and scalable cloud hosting

Build These Tools Yourself

Every accelerator is a hands-on project you build during training. Start your FDE journey and walk away with a portfolio of production-ready tools.

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