SCMT2998: Strategic Supply Chain Solutions (Capstone projects)

Main contact
Bow Valley College
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Educator
(1)
5
Timeline
  • September 12, 2025
    Experience start
  • October 2, 2025
    Project plan
  • October 21, 2025
    Midpoint check-in
  • December 20, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Agreements required
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Supply chain optimization
Skills
supply chain
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners in a capstone course focused on Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management.

The Capstone Project is the culminating experience of the program. Working in teams,

students engage with partner organizations to tackle real business problems. They apply

tools and frameworks learned across 20 specialized courses to deliver:

  • End-to-end supply chain analysis
  • Process improvement recommendations grounded in Lean, Six Sigma, and quality management
  • Data-backed decision-making using Excel, Power BI, and other digital tools
  • Interactive dashboards and visual reporting to support operational transparency
  • Full project documentation and a professional client presentation

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
20 learners
Project
30-50 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive supply chain analysis report
  • Strategic optimization plan for cost reduction
  • Risk mitigation strategy document
  • Professional project presentation
  • Final project defense and reflection report
Project timeline
  • September 12, 2025
    Experience start
  • October 2, 2025
    Project plan
  • October 21, 2025
    Midpoint check-in
  • December 20, 2025
    Experience end

Project examples

Ideal Capstone Topics Include:

Inventory optimization or demand planning

Supplier evaluation or onboarding processes

Distribution network design or freight cost analysis

Process mapping and digital transformation

Sustainability and carbon footprint tracking in the supply chain

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Will someone from your organization be available to meet with the student team at least once to provide guidance and feedback?  *
  • Q2 - Number
    How many student teams are you able to support during the duration of the project ?  *
  • Q3 - Checkbox
    I understand that I must provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to the student(s) working on my project(s), be responsive to questions, check in on progress, and provide any tools or resources needed to complete the project.  *