CET862 Decision Analytics and Applications

Course Provider

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

1

Introduction

Many decisions in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and service operations are becoming increasingly complex and require algorithm-based analytics support. This course is designed to equip participants with fundamental quantitative techniques to help make more informed managerial decisions. Specifically, this course will cover models for nonlinear optimization, goal programming, Analytic Hierarchy Process, and dynamic programming.

The focus of the course will be on applications of optimization models and computer-based tools to assist practical decision-making regarding production planning, portfolio optimization, supplier selection, risk management, etc. The objective is to help working professionals, especially those in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics sectors, to learn advanced analytics, and to improve decision making in an increasingly digitized industrial environment.

 

This course is part of:

- Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Engineering
- FlexiMasters in Supply Chain Engineering 
- Master of Science (Supply Chain Engineering)

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Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

1. Understand the general procedure to conduct analytics based on mathematical optimization.

2. Formulate and solve specific operational problems using nonlinear optimization models, goal programming, AHP, and dynamic programming.

3. Extract managerial insights based on analytical solutions from mathematical optimization.

4. Combine heuristic reasoning based on experience and analytical solutions from optimization models to make informed decisions in operations.

To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:

  • Class Participation
  • Class Quizzes

Working adults from the industry, professionals seeking mid-career change or fresh graduates with relevant background.

Participants are strongly recommended to take CET861 Optimization of Supply and Transportation Networks before attempting this course. Participants may find this course challenging without knowledge from CET861 Optimization of Supply and Transportation Networks.

Standard Course Fee: S$1,308

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$1,200

S$392.40

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$152.40

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

  • Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
  • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

 

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Dr Chen Songlin

Dr. CHEN Songlin is currently a Senior Lecturer and Assistant Chair for Graduate Studies at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research is focused on the design and operations of advanced manufacturing/service systems, with special interest in mass customization, system reliability and risk analysis, supply chain coordination and contracting.

Dr. Chen obtained his Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management from the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology. Prior to that, he had a Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering from the National University of Defence Technology in China and a Master degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University in U.S.

COURSE TITLEACADEMIC UNIT
CET857 Warehousing Operations1
CET858 Global Air Cargo1
CET859 Multi-modal Transport and Sea Freight Management1
CET860 Decision Making under Uncertainty1
CET861 Optimization of Supply and Transportation Networks1
CET863 Sales and Operations Planning1
CET864 Resource and Capacity Planning 2
CET865 Introduction to Supply Chain Management1
CET866 Supply Network Design & Inventory Management1
CET867 Strategies for Supply Chain Alignment 1
CET868 Strategic Sourcing and Procurement2
CET869 Effective Supplier Management & Development1


Listed courses are:

  • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Engineering (9 AU), FlexiMasters in Supply Chain Engineering (15 AU) and Master of Science in Supply Chain Engineering (30 AU).
  • SkillsFuture Credit approved.