LITTLE LEADERS
OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Leaders, One Story at a Time
This course turns everyday moments — like grocery shopping, birthdays, or even dentist appointments — into fun stories that teach kids the hidden magic of supply chains. Through short animated lessons, kids learn how planning, making, moving, and delivering goods connects the world. By the end, they see themselves not just as learners, but as future supply chain leaders.
Methodology
The Supply Chain Journey
The Little Leaders of the Supply Chain course is built around 7 building blocks of supply chain, simplified and made relatable for kids.
Plan → Decide what’s needed.
Source → Gather supplies from helpers.
Make → Turn parts into amazing things.
Store → Keep everything safe.
Move → Transport by trucks, trains, ships, or planes.
Deliver → Bring it to the customer, even the last step.
People, Planet & Technology → Care for people, the planet, and use smart tools like AI.
This methodology ensures that children learn step by step, connecting fun stories to real-world supply chain concepts, and guiding them through the complete supply chain journey — from everyday life examples to understanding how leaders keep the world running smoothly — all while inspiring them to become future supply chain innovators and leaders.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand how everyday life connects to the supply chain.
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Learn core concepts: planning, sourcing, making, storing, moving, delivering, and supporting.
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Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Build awareness of sustainability, recycling, and technology in supply chains.
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Feel inspired to become tomorrow’s innovators and leaders in logistics and supply chain.
Program Benefits
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Kids → Fun, story-driven learning that connects to their daily life.
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Parents → Builds real-world awareness, curiosity, and leadership in children.
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Schools → Ready-to-use educational tool with stories, videos.
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Industry → A way to inspire the next generation of supply chain professionals early on.
Welcome Parents and Guardians!
This course shares fun and educational stories about supply chains through pre-recorded videos. There’s no live interaction with instructors, and we don’t collect any personal information from kids.
To make the experience wholesome, we recommend that the parents / guardians / teachers to supervise the story driven learning by the children
Our goal is to make learning about supply chains safe, fun, and easy to understand for everyone!
Course Outline
Transform the way your students learn with story-driven, interactive supply chain lessons! Educators and schools can now obtain a licensed and authorized access to the course and gain full rights to teach and use it within their classrooms or learning platforms.
Module 01
Introduction & Big Picture
What is Supply Chain? Why is it important?
Supply chains connect the world — from sheep farms to rockets!
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Supply Chain Leaders – The Journey of the Special Thread
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Logistics – Comet’s Cosmic Delivery
Supply chain leaders are heroes who make the world run smoothly. You could be one too!
Module 02
Planning
Thinking ahead, organizing, and preparing
Planning means making smart choices before things happen.
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Demand Planning – Ella’s Ice Cream Surprise
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Forecasting –Sam's Super Stand
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Scheduling – Timmy's Tooth Time
Planners are problem-solvers — leaders who make the future less messy.
Module 03
Sourcing
Finding and choosing the right resources
Sourcing is about picking the best partners and products.
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Procurement – Mia’s Magic Grocery List
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Supplier Relationship Management – Noah’s Playground Partners
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Purchasing – Jay’s Sweet Choices
Great leaders don’t just buy — they build strong relationships.
Module 04
Production & Quality
Making, building, and checking for excellence
Making things is important — but quality makes it shine.
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Production – Liam’s Lego Factory
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Manufacturing – Ava’s Cookie Factory
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Quality Control – Chloe the Cupcake Inspector
Leaders care about doing things right, not just fast.
Module 05
Storage & Inventory Management
Organizing and balancing supply with demand
Smart leaders keep track of “just enough” — not too little, not too much.
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Warehousing – Benji’s Big Toy Closet
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Inventory & Stock Management – Sofia’s Birthday Balloon Balance
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Inventory Audit – Harper’s Toy Count-Up
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Stock Control – Ethan the Toy Boss
Leaders balance resources like jugglers keeping everything in the air.
Module 06
Distribution & Transportation
Moving goods safely and efficiently
Distribution & transportation are how things travel from “there” to “here.”
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Distribution – Nina’s Toy Treasure Map
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Transportation – Omar’s Train of Goodies
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Third-Party Logistics (3PL) – Maya’s School Fair Helpers
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Last-Mile Delivery – Diego’s Final Block Dash
Leaders design paths that connect the world.
Module 07
People, Planet & Technology
Future-ready supply chains that care for people, planet & progress
The future of supply chain is about caring for customers, protecting the planet, and using technology wisely.
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Customer Service in Supply Chain – Lila’s Lost Puzzle Piece
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Supply Chain Recycling – Kai’s Bottle Journey
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Supply Chain Sustainability – Zara’s Green Grocery Bag
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Supply Chain Circularity – Leo’s Toy Swap Circle
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Digital Supply Chain & AI – Nora’s Smart Robot Planner
Tomorrow’s supply chain leaders will make the world smarter, greener, and kinder.
Introduction & Big Picture
Welcome to the world of supply chains! From sheep farms to rockets, supply chains connect the world. Supply chain leaders are the heroes who make it all run smoothly… and you could be one too!
Planning Stage
Planning means thinking ahead and making smart choices before things happen. Planners are problem-solvers who make the future less messy — just like real-life heroes!
Sourcing Stage
Sourcing is all about finding the right partners and products. Great leaders don’t just buy — they build strong relationships to bring the best things together!
Production & Quality
Making things is fun, but quality makes them shine! Leaders care about doing things right, not just fast, turning ideas into amazing creations.
Storage & Inventory Management
Smart leaders keep track of ‘just enough’ — not too little, not too much. Like jugglers, they balance resources so everything stays in the air perfectly!
Distribution & Transportation
Distribution and transportation are how goods travel from ‘there’ to ‘here.’ Leaders design paths that connect the world, making sure everything reaches its destination safely.
People, Planet & Technology
The future of supply chains is about caring for people, protecting the planet, and using technology wisely. Tomorrow’s leaders will make the world smarter, greener, and kinder!
