Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Redmond, WA, USA
San Juan
San Juan
2023
Weekend MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
Communication dependent technology is advancing rapidly leaving business decision makers struggling to establish a clear business case for adoption individual technologies and/or combined technologies. Smaller enterprises lack the depth of technical staff to dedicate time to analyzing new technology tools and the result is these companies losing comparative cost efficiency with companies that are able to make these analysis.
Faculty Advisors
Kigali, Rubengera Rwanda
Detroit, MI, USA
Ixtacuixtla Mexico
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
2023
BBA Capstone
Brand Positioning and Communication
As a Mission driven company, we would like the U of M Team to develop a recommendation and plan to bring the Company Mission and Guiding Principles “forward” as a critical component of our positioning in the market as a company and a brand in a way that balances it with the need to make Operating Income as a “for-profit” company.
Faculty Advisors
Bolingbrook, IL, USA
Bolingbrook, IL, USA
2023
Online MBA
Operations Enhancements
Evaluate our current load tendering and management platform that manages the end-to-end process of scheduling commitments. Provide recommendations to help streamline operations (assign loads sooner and on more of a schedule) and gain preferred pricing with vendors.
Faculty Advisors
Madison Heights, WI, USA
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
Rialto, CA, USA
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
2023
BBA Capstone
Market Analysis and Assessment
Conduct market research identifying opportunities, competitors, and strategic considerations for FoodFinder expanding into the healthcare referral space. For instance, do so by exploring how best we might replicate our initial proof-of-concept Gwinnett Health Finder (https://gwinnetthealthfinder.org/) across the country for other local/state government clients.
Faculty Advisors
London UK
Basel Switzerland
Detroit, MI, USA
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
2023
MM Consulting Studio
Customer Experience Enhancements
Assess behaviors of 'non-traditional students' (e.g., mid-career, student parents, military) around retirement saving, planning, and goals to inform marketing and engagement strategies targeted to these individuals.
Faculty Advisors