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Sustainability in Operations and Logistics/Supply Chain Management

ODS 333
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Salem State University
Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Xu Hartling
Xu Hartling
Associate Professor
4
Timeline
  • October 23, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 12, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Data visualization Data analysis Supply chain optimization Operations Environmental sustainability
Skills
analytical thinking interpersonal communications supply chain management ethical standards and conduct online communication critical thinking analytical techniques operations innovation problem solving
Student goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Salem State University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.


Learners in this experience:

A. Understand the types of operations and logistics/supply chain problems encountered in managing a business, government or non-profit organization, either manufacturing or service oriented.

B. Apply critical thinking and the appropriate business analytical techniques to common problems encountered in various cultural and global business settings.

C. Demonstrate an understanding of the increasing importance of sustainability and its close relationship with many essential functions of operations and logistics/supply chain management.

D. Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the ethical/legal environment encountered in operations and logistics/supply chain management.

E. Use analytical thinking and reasoning skills as applied to operations and logistics/supply chain management problems using innovative Excel based quantitative techniques.

F. Implement effective communications and interpersonal skills in problem solving.

G. This experience is delivered by business problem solving or strategy development related to Sustainability in operations and logistics/supply chain management.

Students
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
30 students
Project
20 hours per student
Educators assign students to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations.
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations.
Project timeline
  • October 23, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 12, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Learners will be able to research on company competitors and identify opportunities to promote environmental sustainability.
  • Learners will be able to recognize corporate social responsibilities and propose recommendations on making decisions in social sustainability.
  • Learns will be able to apply analytical and data science skills to reduce cost and increase profit in logistics/supply chain management to ultimately achieve economic sustainability.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?