VSCN Workshop #18: Excel + AI for Supply Chain — From Data to Insight-Driven Dashboards

Data only creates value when converted into actionable operational insights. Discover how leading supply chain operations leverage Excel and modern AI to power predictive decision-making.
Published: August 27, 2026 | Reading Time: 3 min read

Session Overview

📅 Date: 30 August 2026

⏰ Time: 20:00–21:30 Vietnam Time (GMT+7)

💻 Format: Interactive Live Session via Zoom

In an increasingly complex global trade ecosystem, data preparation and predictive modeling determine operational success. In VSCN Workshop #18, industry practitioner Dr. Vinod Walwante breaks down enterprise-grade methodologies for integrating Excel and AI copilots directly into daily analytics workflows.

Core Analytical Frameworks Covered

  • Actionable Insight Pipeline: Converting raw supply chain transaction logs into executive intelligence.
  • ETL in Excel: Advanced data cleaning and data manipulation practices.
  • Formula Engineering: Structuring enterprise formulas for deep data querying.
  • Power Query Integration: Automating the ingestion, merging, and transformation of fragmented vendor datasets.
  • AI & Microsoft Copilot: Harnessing generative AI models to run anomaly detection and root-cause analysis.
  • Interactive Dashboards: Building responsive PivotTables, slicers, and trend matrices.
  • KPI Modeling: Building resilient metrics for real-time inventory and delivery performance.
  • Process Automation: Eliminating repetitive reporting overhead through macro-level automated routines.

About the Facilitator

Dr. Vinod Walwante is a data analytics and automation specialist with over 15 years of industry experience across Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and enterprise AI. As the founder of Discover Talent™, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Udemy Instructor, he trains professionals in deploying operational analytics.