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Supply Chain Management

BUS412
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George Brown College
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
HALA EL OUARRAK
HALA EL OUARRAK
She
Professor
(1)
2
Timeline
  • February 3, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 20, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
4/4 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Supply chain optimization
Skills
optimization forecasting inventory management sustainability workflow optimization solution implementation
Learner goals and capabilities
  • 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.

Learners

Learners
Post-graduate
Any level
58 learners
Project
90 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 7
Expected outcomes and 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 timeline
  • February 3, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 20, 2024
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements


  • 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:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Can you meet with the student for a kick off meeting?