Supply Chain Management Project (Humber College: Fall 2024)
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Data analysis Supply chain optimization Operations Environmental sustainabilitySkills
market analysis supply chain management sap applications demand forecasting online communication operations research supply chainLooking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Humber College to be your virtual student helpers, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the duration of the project, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools and/or in-person site visits.
Empower Your Supply Chain with Humber's Talent:
Humber's Supply Chain Management program provides a solid foundation in business and global supply chain intricacies. Our students master skills from market analysis and demand forecasting to utilizing technologies like SAP. Equipped with industry-standard methodologies and techniques, our graduates are ready to tackle real-world supply chain challenges.
Partner with Humber to access skilled professionals who bring strategic insights and practical skills in all faucets of supply chain management and operations. Elevate your supply chain operations with Humber's graduates — the future leaders of strategic excellence.
Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 15-30 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project Examples
Student-consultants collaborate with organizations on supply chain issues and opportunities. They assess the problems, research alternatives, complete the analysis and present the recommendations. Examples of past projects include:
- Identification of supply chain challenges and recommendations for improvement.
- Developing transportation solutions including improved dispatch methods.
- Optimizing warehouse layout and identifying process improvements, including Material Handling Equipment.
- Researching sustainable packaging alternatives.
- Investigating sustainability opportunities: Solar, Electrical Vehicles, Carbon Capture, Waste Reduction and Waste Management solutions.
- Evaluating implications of international sourcing.
- Creating total cost comparisons for supply alternatives.
- Proposing supplier management strategies for cost reduction.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.
Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.
Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.
Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.
How is your project relevant to the experience?