Supply Chain Management

BUS412
Closed
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
HALA EL OUARRAK
Professor
(1)
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General
  • Post-graduate; Capstone
  • 58 learners; teams of 7
  • 90 hours per learner
  • Dates set by experience
  • Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
  • 4/4 project matches
  • Canada
  • Academic experience
  • Any company type
  • Any industries
Categories
Engineering & manufacturing Supply chain optimization
Project timeline
  • February 3, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 20, 2024
    Experience end
Overview
Details
  • Apply supply chain strategies to minimize total supply chain costs and improve service levels.
  • Analyze relevant data to support supply chain management decisions.
  • Recommend appropriate supply chain options to meet stakeholder requirements.
  • Develop interpersonal skills and communications skills within a group environment.
Learner skills
Optimization, Forecasting, Inventory management, Sustainability, Workflow optimization, Solution implementation
Deliverables
  • examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks.
  • determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions and design on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions.
  • use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals.
  • develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development.
Project Examples


  • 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 Handlig Equipment.
  • 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.


Additional company criteria

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

Can you meet with the student for a kick off meeting?