

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AI for SME Supply Chains: A Hands On Implementation Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A Hands On Implementation WorkshopAbout this EventOverviewIn today’s volatile market, SMEs can no longer rely on gut feel, manual spreadsheets, or outdated processes. While large organisations use multi‑million‑pound systems, smaller businesses now have access to affordable — and often free — AI tools that can deliver comparable results.This practical, hands-on workshop is designed specifically for Tees Valley SMEs looking to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience, and unlock value across their supply chains using AI.This is not a theoretical lecture. Please bring your laptop (and your messy data if you wish). You’ll be guided step‑by‑step through real examples and leave with a functional AI workflow you can start using the very next day.Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or already thinking about digital transformation, this session cuts through the hype and focuses on practical, business-ready applications.What You’ll LearnAcross the morning, you’ll explore:• What AI actually means in an SME supply chain context — in plain, jargon‑free English.• Where AI can deliver genuine value across forecasting, planning, procurement, logistics, and day‑to‑day operations.• How low-cost and free AI tools can support smarter decisions and automate routine tasks.• Key risks and considerations around data quality, ethics, confidentiality, and governance.Key Takeaways:• Predict Demand: Build a 6-month forecast in minutes using AI’s data analysis features.• Automate Inventory: Set up "smart" reorder triggers so you never stock out or over-purchase.• Vet Suppliers Fast: Use AI agents to research global suppliers and summarise complex contracts.• Optimise Routes: Reduce fuel costs and delivery times by 15% with AI-driven route mapping.• Greater confidence using AI tools and discussing AI adoption internally.Who Should Attend?• SME Owners and Directors• Supply Chain &amp; Logistics Managers• Procurement Specialists• Operations &amp; Warehouse LeadsDelegates are encouraged to bring their own laptops so you can actively participate in guided exercises and leave with practical outputs you can apply immediately.No coding or data science background is required — basic Excel skills are helpful but not essential.Optional Complimentary TourAt 12.30, after the workshop, delegates are invited to join an optional guided tour of The National Horizons Centre. Explore cutting‑edge facilities, discover the centre’s capabilities, and see how innovation is being supported across the region.Hosted by RTC North and delivered by specialists from Teesside UniversityPlease note this event is funded via the Tees Valley Supply Chain programme and delivered by  Teesside University .This is a closed event for programme beneficiaries only, and anyone new to the programme can sign up via the following link:https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/business/supply-chain/About Tees Valley Supply ChainTees Valley Supply Chain is delivered by RTC North on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, and the Tees Valley Business Board.If your business is based in Tees Valley (Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar &amp; Cleveland or Stockton-On-Tees), support is fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Support is conditional based on eligibility and suitability checks, and for one-to-one productivity support the completion of a diagnostic.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Darlington
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: National Horizons Centre
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- **full address**: National Horizons Centre, 38 John Dixon Lane, Darlington, United Kingdom

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- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
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