Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
2025
MSCM Consulting Studio
Operations Enhancements
Analyze and optimize material flow processes and centralized warehouse operations in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance. Evaluate the raw material flow including in process and finished goods from receipt through consumption for the multiple products produced at different locations. Recommend improvements to the current material flow processes, identify areas for improvement in warehouse operations, implement optimized solutions for material handling and storage, ensure accurate inventory management and data integrity.
Faculty Advisors
Virtual
Virtual
2025
MM Consulting Studio
Strategic Roadmapping
This project aims to develop a strategic plan for a managed service organization with the goal to grow into a nationwide support network for healthcare organizations. Building on revenue-generating service lines including nurse-based telephonic triage, along with comprehensive IT and electronic health record support, NorthStar currently serves over 50 partners in 21 states and has identified opportunities for exponential growth by leveraging economies of scale within these or additional offerings.
Faculty Advisors
Saginaw, MI
Saginaw, MI
2025
MSCM Consulting Studio
Supply Chain Optimization
Evaluate, benchmark and study existing supplier development processes, tools and systems to come up with high impact improvements.
In addition to supplier development processes (under the quality umbrella), examine the sourcing process to recommend strategic changes to the sourcing process with the aim of making the organization more efficient and effective at vetting supplier technology capabilities.
Faculty Advisors