Supply Chain Management Project (Humber College: Summer 2024)

Integrated Logistics Capstone 5505
Closed
Timeline
  • June 4, 2024
    Experience start
  • June 19, 2024
    Company Sponsor Submission Letter - Approval
  • July 25, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Large enterprise, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries
Categories
Data analysis Supply chain optimization Operations Environmental sustainability
Skills
market analysis supply chain management sap applications demand forecasting online communication operations research supply chain
Learner goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Humber College to be your virtual student helpers, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the duration of the project, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools and/or in-person site visits.


Empower Your Supply Chain with Humber's Talent:

Humber's Supply Chain Management program provides a solid foundation in business and global supply chain intricacies. Our students master skills from market analysis and demand forecasting to utilizing technologies like SAP. Equipped with industry-standard methodologies and techniques, our graduates are ready to tackle real-world supply chain challenges.

Partner with Humber to access skilled professionals who bring strategic insights and practical skills in all faucets of supply chain management and operations. Elevate your supply chain operations with Humber's graduates — the future leaders of strategic excellence.



Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
5 learners
Project
150 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 15-30 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
  3. An introduction to a solid group of Supply Chain students eligible for future employment.
Project timeline
  • June 4, 2024
    Experience start
  • June 19, 2024
    Company Sponsor Submission Letter - Approval
  • July 25, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Student-consultants collaborate with organizations on supply chain issues and opportunities. They assess the problems, research alternatives, complete the analysis and present the recommendations. Examples of past projects include:


  • 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 Handling Equipment.
  • Researching sustainable packaging alternatives.
  • 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.


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

Will you provide actual data or factored data?