Operations Management
Timeline
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January 15, 2021Experience start
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February 6, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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March 6, 2021Web based conf call
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April 3, 2021Student Presentations to Company
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April 10, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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January 15, 2021Experience start
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February 6, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm tour date and preferred method of communication.
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March 6, 2021Web based conf call
Conference calls between students and industry partner
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April 3, 2021Student Presentations to Company
Presentations may happen between November 16th and 23th
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April 10, 2021Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Operations Project management Product or service launchSkills
supply chain management operations & project management business consulting business strategy researchCould your organization benefit from better operational efficiency? In this project, student teams will analyze an operation management challenge or issue your company has been experiencing, and will prepare a report and an executive summary presentation with actionable recommendations.
Learners
- 5 to 7-page report detailing recommendations for improved operations management. Reports will include a title page, table of contents, and reference page.
- A 5 to 7 slide presentation deck (executive summary) highlighting key findings/conclusions. Top teams will present to representatives from your organization.
Project timeline
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January 15, 2021Experience start
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February 6, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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March 6, 2021Web based conf call
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April 3, 2021Student Presentations to Company
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April 10, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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January 15, 2021Experience start
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February 6, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm tour date and preferred method of communication.
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March 6, 2021Web based conf call
Conference calls between students and industry partner
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April 3, 2021Student Presentations to Company
Presentations may happen between November 16th and 23th
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April 10, 2021Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
A group of students taking a course in operations management will use quantitative and qualitative analysis to help solve a problem unique to your organization. Students will use data provided by your organization and apply operations management theory and tools to analyze the problem and recommend solutions. A final report and presentation will give you a summary of their research and provide valuable insights that you can use going forward.
Project examples include, but are not limited to:
- Developing a demand forecast
- Determining capacity planning
- Addressing any quality-related problems in the supply chain
- Supply chain management issues
- Product design and reliability assurance
- Location optimization for a warehouse or other facility
- Inventory management
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Provide a dedicated contact who will provide a tour of your organization and respond to questions from the students.
Be available during the week of November 16th 2020 for presentations from top teams. You can attend in-person or via video conference.
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.
Timeline
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January 15, 2021Experience start
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February 6, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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March 6, 2021Web based conf call
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April 3, 2021Student Presentations to Company
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April 10, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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January 15, 2021Experience start
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February 6, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm tour date and preferred method of communication.
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March 6, 2021Web based conf call
Conference calls between students and industry partner
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April 3, 2021Student Presentations to Company
Presentations may happen between November 16th and 23th
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April 10, 2021Experience end