Operational Analytics Consultancy
Timeline
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January 13, 2021Experience start
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January 30, 2021Proposal presentations
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March 5, 2021Mid-term presentations
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April 17, 2021Final presentations
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April 24, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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January 13, 2021Experience start
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January 30, 2021Proposal presentations
Each company will receive proposals from two student groups and select their preferred team. Company should have their datasets ready by this point.
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March 5, 2021Mid-term presentations
A formal presentation of progress-to-date, with an updated plan for completion
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April 17, 2021Final presentations
Formal presentation of the project
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April 24, 2021Experience end
Categories
Data analysis Leadership Organizational structure Operations Project managementSkills
project planning business consulting data analysis operations business analyticsBeginning in January, a team of 3-4 Student Consultants will dedicate 400+ hours working as a consulting team for your organization. Their expertise is in data analytics and operations management. Based on the information and goals you provide, the group will develop solutions and recommendations to solve your analytical challenge.
This is a paid opportunity with a cost estimated between $5000 and $7000 (per team).
Company should have data ready and available by the first milestone of January 21, 2021.
Mandatory deliverables:
- Project proposal/bid
- Project completion presentation (findings, recommendations)
- Further deliverables are determined between the student team and your organization during the proposal phase.
Additional deliverables may include:
- Excel model
- Documentation
- Source code
- Other findings as requested and agreed upon
Project timeline
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January 13, 2021Experience start
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January 30, 2021Proposal presentations
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March 5, 2021Mid-term presentations
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April 17, 2021Final presentations
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April 24, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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January 13, 2021Experience start
-
January 30, 2021Proposal presentations
Each company will receive proposals from two student groups and select their preferred team. Company should have their datasets ready by this point.
-
March 5, 2021Mid-term presentations
A formal presentation of progress-to-date, with an updated plan for completion
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April 17, 2021Final presentations
Formal presentation of the project
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April 24, 2021Experience end
Project Examples
Past Project Examples:
- Optimizing fire code inspection sites to maximize loss prevention
- Modelling electricity pricing
- Forecasting municipal growth
- Analyzing feasibility of using 3rd-party contractors for disabled adult transit system
- Forecasting equipment repair orders
- Identifying optimal warehouse locations in a supply chain
- Studying factors affecting women running in municipal elections around the province
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Present short project summary to the class on January 7
Create a 1-page document describing the project for students to refer to
Evaluate the team's performance
Pay students for satisfactory completion of work (students are asked to bid between $5000 and $7000). Non-profits are exempted.
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Ensure the students have access to information and people necessary for them to be successful in their projects.
Attend 2 student proposals on January 21, select your preferred team, sign a contract
Attend mid-term presentation on March 4, or arrange for students to present to you directly around this date
Attend final presentation on April 8, or arrange for students to present to you directly around this date
Timeline
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January 13, 2021Experience start
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January 30, 2021Proposal presentations
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March 5, 2021Mid-term presentations
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April 17, 2021Final presentations
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April 24, 2021Experience end
Timeline
-
January 13, 2021Experience start
-
January 30, 2021Proposal presentations
Each company will receive proposals from two student groups and select their preferred team. Company should have their datasets ready by this point.
-
March 5, 2021Mid-term presentations
A formal presentation of progress-to-date, with an updated plan for completion
-
April 17, 2021Final presentations
Formal presentation of the project
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April 24, 2021Experience end