Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
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
Fenton, MI
Fenton, MI
2025
Full-Time MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
Formulate a strategy for Niles Enterprises strategic acquisition and partnership opportunities. Identify target businesses that fit within the Niles strategy, culture and target geographic areas of expansion to begin conversations around strategic acquisitions.
Faculty Advisors
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
Auburn Hills, MI
Auburn Hills, MI
2024
MSCM Consulting Studio
Strategic Roadmapping
Formulate a clear Scope3 Roadmap by commodity in supply chain, migrating from spend-base emission calculation to a more granular methodology (e.g., “cradle-to-gate” emission factor from suppliers and/or industry averages), to support long-term sourcing strategy.
Faculty Advisors
Saginaw and Auburn Hills, MI
Saginaw and Auburn Hills, MI
2025
MSCM Consulting Studio
Supply Chain Optimization
Enhance supply chain risk management process to incorporate criteria for detecting, verifying, escalating, and, managing identified ESG-related risks throughout Nexteer’s supply chain all the way to the nth tier.
Faculty Advisors