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Efficient Transportation and Logistics Solutions

OPMT 622
Open Closing on January 20, 2025
University Canada West
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sara Babaee
Educator
3
Timeline
  • January 20, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 1, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
2/10 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Startup, Large enterprise, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise, Social Enterprise
Airlines, aviation & aerospace, Business & management, Food & beverage, Retail, Transport, trucking & railroad

Experience scope

Categories
Data analysis Engineering project management Supply chain optimization Operations Product management
Skills
operational efficiency planning permission process analysis master of business administration (mba) strategic planning risk analysis logistics management mitigation cost benefit analysis operations
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for MBA students specializing in Transportation and Logistics Management. With a strong foundation in warehousing, transportation logistics, systems, planning, application, and cost-effectiveness, these students are eager to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. By collaborating with industry professionals, learners can provide fresh insights and innovative solutions to logistics-related projects, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic planning.

Learners

Learners
Graduate
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels
25 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive logistics process analysis and optimization report
  • Cost-benefit analysis for transportation and warehousing strategies
  • Implementation plan for a new logistics system or technology
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for supply chain operations
  • Presentation of findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Project timeline
  • January 20, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 1, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Analyzing and optimizing a company's current warehousing operations to reduce costs and improve efficiency
  • Developing a strategic transportation plan to enhance delivery times and reduce fuel consumption
  • Evaluating the potential implementation of a new logistics software system for better inventory management
  • Conducting a risk assessment of a supply chain to identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies
  • Designing a cost-effective logistics strategy for a product launch in a new market
  • Assessing the environmental impact of current logistics practices and suggesting sustainable alternatives
  • Creating a contingency plan for logistics operations in response to potential disruptions
  • Benchmarking logistics performance against industry standards and recommending improvements