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Supply Chain Optimization

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ACCES Employment
ACCES Employment
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Liliana Lewandowski
Project Manager
(2)
3
Timeline
  • April 29, 2018
    Experience start
  • April 12, 2018
    Midway Check In
  • May 14, 2018
    Project Scope Meeting
  • May 18, 2018
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Any industries
Categories
Operations Project management
Skills
forecasting predictive analysis data analysis
Learner goals and capabilities

A class of experienced internationally-trained supply chain professionals, participants of the Supply Chain Connections bridging program at ACCES Employment, under the guidance of a Sheridan College instructor, will analyze a supply chain challenge of your choice and provide recommendations to optimize your operations and achieve your goals.

Learners
Any level
20 learners
Project
10 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Phase 1 – Project Plan: Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project.

Phase 2 – Project Execution: Students will work on deliverables outlined in the project plan. Teams will periodically communicate with organization representative(s) as needed to complete project tasks.

Phase 3 - Outcome: The final deliverables will be agreed upon in Phase 1 and will vary by project. Generally, your organization will receive a report, live presentation, or project plan.

Project timeline
  • April 29, 2018
    Experience start
  • April 12, 2018
    Midway Check In
  • May 14, 2018
    Project Scope Meeting
  • May 18, 2018
    Experience end
Project Examples

ACCES Employment is a non-profit organization that helps internationally-educated professionals launch their careers in Canada through their bridging programs. Experienced supply chain professionals are provided Canadian workplace and academic training through Sheridan College allowing them to transition into a full time position in the Canadian supply chain sector. For more program information please read: http://accesemployment.ca/supply-chain-connections.

Starting in late April, a class of internationally-trained supply chain professionals, participants of the Supply Chain Connections bridging program, working in groups of five will spend 200 collective hours solving a supply chain management challenge of your choosing.

Based on the project goals and focus that you provide, each group will analyze the challenges and present actionable recommendations to address them.

Example project topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Demand forecasting.
  • Improving workflow in distribution centre warehouses.
  • Determining the best price for products/services.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone call with the organizer to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Present your project to students either in person or in a detailed written briefing.

Provide a Riipen skill rating on student performance upon completion of the project.

Provide feedback on up to 5 deliverables.

Be willing to wok with 4- 5 student groups; you can communicate through team communication leads or the project coordinator.