Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
Albion, MI
Albion, MI
2024
Executive MBA MAP
Go-To-Market Strategy
Caster Concepts, a Midwest manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels, aims to develop a disruptive go-to-market strategy that bypasses the traditional distribution channels. Currently, these channels include specialty caster distributors and large multi-line distributors such as Fastenal, Grainger, and Motion Industries. The EMBA team will develop a new operations strategy that examines different direct to companies and customers options. The team will assess all aspects of Caster Concepts manufacturing operations, understand it’s sales processes, and look at how AI could change the distribution strategy.
Note: The CEO is an EMBA grad who was a MD that sold his medical practice to takeover this company and has successfully grown the company over the years. It’s a great story of transition and owner your own company too.
Note: The CEO is an EMBA grad who was a MD that sold his medical practice to takeover this company and has successfully grown the company over the years. It’s a great story of transition and owner your own company too.
Faculty Advisors
2025
Full-Time MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
The project’s goal is for the Ross team to collaborate with the two OTK founders to formulate a local, Malawi-based fundraising strategy that builds a greater and more diversified financial base. While donations from friends abroad will remain valuable and relevant, the Ross team should focus on delivering detailed short- and long-term strategies for how OTK can expand its sourcing of funds from within Malawi.
Faculty Advisors