Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
2024
Online MBA
Supply Chain Optimization
MDining has recently developed and instituted new sustainable procurement purchasing standards and guidelines. With new procurement standards being implemented, there is a need to develop a strategy for implementation and execution, tracking and oversight system that procurement staff can use to measure the effectiveness and impact of these standards (process rollout planning).
Faculty Advisors
Providence, RI, USA
Providence, RI, USA
2023
Weekend MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
Support the UNFI ESG team to conduct market analysis and research to inform a potential Impact Fund which will support innovative solutions to climate change in the food/ag sector. The student team will create a proposal outlining an identified market gap as well as a recommended thesis, investment vehicle type, management scenarios, and expected impact for the fund.
Faculty Advisors
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2014
Full-Time MBA MAP
Conduct a market assessment of Mongolia's SME sector and help set a strategy for job and business development and diversification.
Project coordinated in partnership with the William Davidson Institute.
Faculty Advisors
Ann Arbor, MI
Mexico City, Mexico
Baltimore, MD
Hanover, PA, USA
Hanover, PA, USA
2023
Online MBA
Brand Positioning and Communication
The Boulder Canyon brand has the #1 potato chip in the natural channel and has had 14 consecutive periods of double-digit growth in SPINS. Leveraging the equity of made-with-BFY oils (avocado and olive oil), where would you take the brand in the product portfolio, messaging, and positioning to double the business?
Faculty Advisors
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
2024
Online MBA
Market Analysis and Assessment
Create a business case for Mcity’s “Depot Autonomy” project, which would provide a cost-effective means for vehicles to operate autonomously once they enter a suitably-equipped warehouse or loading yard (eg- Amazon, FedEx, …).
Faculty Advisors
Washington DC
Ann Arbor, MI; Denver, CO; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Boston, MA; Louisville, KY
Ann Arbor, MI; Denver, CO; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Boston, MA; Louisville, KY
2015
Full-Time MBA MAP
Formulate a strategic corporate plan for Depression Centers to partner with corporations in addressing depression in the workplace.
Faculty Advisors
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Providence, RI