Operations, Inventory and Distribution Management
Timeline
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February 3, 2025Experience start
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April 28, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Supply chain optimization Organizational structure Operations Sales strategy Hospitality, tourism & culinary artsSkills
inventory management distributed computing key performance indicators (kpis) distribution management systems inventory control systems preparing executive summaries operations customer service cost benefit analysisAre you experiencing a business challenge related to operations, customer service, inventory or distribution management? Bring on graduate level learners from Fanshawe College to engage in an analysis of your challenge, and deliver a comprehensive review of inventory management best practices, benchmarks, key performance indicators (KPIs), and recommendations for implementing a simple yet effective solution tailored to your needs.
Learners
Learners will perform a virtual or in person walkthrough of your facility, and conduct a survey to determine your needs and specific challenges. They will perform an analysis of your operations, inventory or distribution system based on this, and develop a set of recommendations towards an appropriate solution.
The final report will include:
o An executive summary.
o A comprehensive analysis of the existing "system" and identified needs.
o A detailed proposal for the new inventory control system and processes,
including an Excel-based dashboard for inventory tracking and reporting.(if applicable)
o A cost-benefit analysis for the recommended changes.
o A practical implementation plan with contingencies
Project timeline
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February 3, 2025Experience start
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April 28, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
- Performing a needs analysis and delivering an inventory management dashboard proposal for a children's centre food facility
- Working with a brewery to develop a more comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to manage inventory inputs, outputs and future revenue growth.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Are you able to provide students with a virtual or in person walkthrough of your facilities/current system?
Timeline
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February 3, 2025Experience start
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April 28, 2025Experience end