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O734 Supply Chain Management - Winter 2026

MBA
Open Closing on February 2, 2026 / 4 spots left
Main contact
DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University
DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Kai Huang
Professor of Operations Management
4
Timeline
  • February 2, 2026
    Experience start
  • April 16, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
4 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Supply chain optimization Operations
Skills
supplier relationship management inventory management supply chain management process analysis risk analysis operational performance management cost reduction supplier performance management mitigation supply chain
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience focuses on leveraging the skills acquired in supply chain management to address real-world challenges faced by companies. Learners are equipped with the ability to analyze and optimize supply chain processes, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By applying their knowledge, they can assist companies in improving logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships, ultimately enhancing operational performance.

Learners

Learners
Graduate
Beginner levels
30 learners
Project
10-80 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive supply chain process analysis report
  • Optimized inventory management strategy
  • Supplier performance evaluation and improvement plan
  • Logistics cost reduction proposal
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategy for supply chain disruptions
Project timeline
  • February 2, 2026
    Experience start
  • April 16, 2026
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Analyze and propose improvements for a company's current inventory management system
  • Develop a strategy to enhance supplier collaboration and performance
  • Identify and recommend solutions for reducing logistics costs in a distribution network
  • Conduct a risk assessment of potential supply chain disruptions and propose mitigation strategies
  • Evaluate the efficiency of a company's supply chain and suggest process optimizations
  • Design a plan to integrate sustainable practices into the supply chain
  • Assess the impact of emerging technologies on supply chain operations and recommend adoption strategies
  • Analyze the supply chain's responsiveness to market changes and propose improvements