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Project Title: Optimizing Labor Efficiency, Quality Control, and Cost Management for ActivArmor's Custom 3D-Printed Casts

ActivArmor

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Project Title Optimizing Labor Efficiency, Quality Control, and Cost Management for ActivArmor's Custom 3D-Printed Casts
Project Topics Corporate Social Responsibility Operations Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Skills & Expertise
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
ActivArmor faces unique challenges as a self-funded startup providing custom 3D-printed casts for fracture care. The company must balance the need for skilled labor with the variable demand for its products, all while maintaining high-quality standards and managing costs. This project aims to develop strategies to optimize staff scheduling, improve quality control processes, and reduce shipping and marketing expenses.
Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
  • Analyze current labor usage and identify inefficiencies.
  • Develop a flexible staffing plan that adapts to variable demand while retaining skilled workers.
  • Create a comprehensive quality control (QC) checklist and procedure to ensure flawless product delivery.
  • Evaluate current inventory management for marketing samples and suggest improvements.
  • Research and propose cost-effective shipping options for both marketing samples and final products.
  • Analyze the marketing sample process to identify opportunities for reducing costs and increasing conversion rates.
  • Develop a plan for ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement of labor, QC, and shipping processes.
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
Success will be measured by improvements in labor productivity, reductions in overhead costs, enhanced quality control resulting in fewer errors, and reduced shipping and marketing expenses. Additional metrics include faster turnaround times and higher conversion rates from marketing samples to sales.

Project Timeline

ActivArmor - Optimizing Labor Efficiency, Quality Control, and Cost Management for ActivArmor's Custom 3D-Printed Casts
Due Date
Activities
Deliverables
Status
Action
Fri, 04/01/22
12:00 AM UTC
RESUME UPLOAD DUE
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Fri, 04/01/22
12:00 AM UTC
KICKOFF EVAL
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Tue, 04/05/22
12:00 AM UTC
Project Kickoff
Industry partner will zoom into class to kick off the project
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Guiding Questions:
Industry partner will zoom into class to kick off the project
Location: In Person
Fri, 04/08/22
12:00 AM UTC
TEMP CHECK 1
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Mon, 04/18/22
12:00 AM UTC
TEMP CHECK 2
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Sat, 04/30/22
12:00 AM UTC
Milestone 4: Cost Control and Operational Recommendations
Required Deliverable

  • Where can ActivArmor reduce expenses without sacrificing quality?

  • Are current shipping and inventory practices cost-effective?

  • What adjustments to scheduling or staffing would boost efficiency?
Required Deliverable
Deliverable submission is required.
Guiding Questions:

  • Where can ActivArmor reduce expenses without sacrificing quality?

  • Are current shipping and inventory practices cost-effective?

  • What adjustments to scheduling or staffing would boost efficiency?
Deliverable Instructions:
Strategic memo with cost-saving recommendations and operational insights.
Wed, 05/04/22
12:00 AM UTC
Milestone 5: Final Presentation and Executive Summary
Required Deliverable

  • How can ActivArmor use these tools in decision-making?

  • What recommendations have the strongest potential ROI?

  • What are the short- and long-term next steps?
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Deliverable submission is required.
Guiding Questions:

  • How can ActivArmor use these tools in decision-making?

  • What recommendations have the strongest potential ROI?

  • What are the short- and long-term next steps?
Deliverable Instructions:
Final presentation slide deck, executive summary, and finalized cost/budgeting tools.
Thu, 05/05/22
12:00 AM UTC
PEER EVAL
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Mon, 05/09/22
12:00 AM UTC
Top 2 Teams Selected for Synchronous Final Presentations
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Location: In Person
Fri, 05/13/22
12:00 AM UTC
FINAL PRESENTATIONS
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Fri, 05/13/22
12:00 AM UTC
END OF PROJECT SELF REFLECTION
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Mehtap Eklund University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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