Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
2024
Executive MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
With the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021 and final guidance given in 2023 on implementation, the environment for Build American Buy America (BABA) compliancy requirements has changed. We would like a market analysis to help determine the opportunity cost of reshoring our manufacturing to be able to provide products that are compliant with the 2021 IIJA and BABA requirements.
Faculty Advisors
Boston, MA; Tacahuano, Chile; Quellon, Chile; Seattle, WA; Rochester, NY; Dallas, TX; Grand Rapids, MI
Rochester Hills, MI
Rochester Hills, MI
2014
Global MBA MAP
The BASF MAP team conducted a thorough examination of a specific battery market with the goal of making recommendations for product development and market entry strategy. The team investigated markets, customers, and applications over the course of the project. At the project's conclusion, the MAP team provided a clear product plan and market strategy corroborated by market analyses.
Faculty Advisors
Wyandotte, MI
Wyandotte, MI
2025
Weekend MBA MAP
Go-To-Market Strategy
Develop a market entry strategy for a small-scale artificial nail polish manufacturing venture aimed at generating revenue for an R&D operation, focusing on market intelligence, technology opportunities, and go-to-market business models.
Faculty Advisors
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
2023
BBA Capstone
Brand Positioning and Communication
As a Mission driven company, we would like the U of M Team to develop a recommendation and plan to bring the Company Mission and Guiding Principles “forward” as a critical component of our positioning in the market as a company and a brand in a way that balances it with the need to make Operating Income as a “for-profit” company.
Faculty Advisors
Corry, PA;Milwaukee, WI;Bristol, CT;Peabody, MA;Brecksville, OH;Plymouth, MI;Farmington, CT
Corry, PA;Milwaukee, WI;Bristol, CT;Peabody, MA;Brecksville, OH;Plymouth, MI;Farmington, CT
2018
Full-Time MBA MAP
Create a dynamic financial forecasting model that can be utilized across Barnes Industrial's diverse strategic business units to drive consistency, enhance understanding, and increase forecast accuracy.
Faculty Advisors
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
2024
BBA Capstone
Market Analysis and Assessment
Analyze unmet need states & segment opportunities to determine whether there’s a fit for Butterball Farms to sell products to the B2B Beverage market. If a fit exists, then develop a high-level, Go-To-Market plan.
Faculty Advisors
Haifa, Isreal
Haifa, Isreal
2023
Executive MBA MAP
Go-To-Market Strategy
Outline the market attractiveness of a non-woven fabric with nanofiber coating, identity the key market segments and use cases for three main applications of the fabric, and provide recommendations for market strategies, launch sequence, timing, and action plan for the product.
Faculty Advisors