Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
IHS turned to the MAP Program for assistance in improving patient access to medicine in South Africa and other developing countries. The team addressed three separate objectives relating to a “direct delivery strategy” (DDS) for medicines: analyzing whether the national government could manage the system; considering the role of possible IT solutions to help the process; and recommending other countries where DDS could be implemented. The team produced a five-year and 10-year master plan.
Create a strategic plan for family-owned business to expand into the U.S. market.Tasked with developing a roadmap for expansion into the U.S. market, the team first traveled to the headquarters in Osaka to interview personnel and learn about company culture and operations. The team provided data-driven recommendations supported by a comprehensive financial analysis, along with a strategic plan for entering the U.S. market.