Project Title: Project 2: Students will work with a grocery chain to develop, promote, and maintain robust product forecasting models
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| Project Title | Project 2: Students will work with a grocery chain to develop, promote, and maintain robust product forecasting models |
| Project Topics | Data Management Growth Strategy Marketing Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Research & Development |
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Students will work with a grocery chain to develop, promote, and maintain robust product forecasting models. Students will also work with their faculty advisor and team of peers to:
Develop, promote, & maintain robust product forecasting models
Collaborate with key partners in sales, brand management, and finance to obtain consistent forecast inputs.
Own and facilitate monthly forecast consensus process, resulting in rolling demand plans
Systematically identify and work to reconcile discrepancies, and close gaps, among inputs on an ongoing basis.
Align forecasts to assist distribution centers in support of logistics.
Ensure successful execution of customer promotions through effective planning; leverage key customer event inputs.
Track weekly/monthly forecast errors; identify and report on root causes.
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Project Timeline
Company S - Project 2: Students will work with a grocery chain to develop, promote, and maintain robust product forecasting models
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Mon, 01/11/21
12:00 AM
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Town Hall Presentations
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Description:
Town Hall Lunch & Learn presentations will take place from November 1st - 5th via Zoom. These presentations serve as a mid-semester update on projects with faculty, staff, and students from the School of Business.
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Tue, 03/09/21
12:00 AM
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Teams finalized/students notified
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Tue, 05/11/21
12:00 AM
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Temp Check #1 Due
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/E16KszV18gxqx71K9
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Wed, 06/09/21
12:00 AM
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Kickoff Evaluation Due
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Survey link: https://forms.gle/dDRWGGrqaLk4Dn2x8
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Sat, 06/12/21
12:00 AM
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Temp Check #2 Due
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Survey link: https://forms.gle/E16KszV18gxqx71K9
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Tue, 08/10/21
12:00 AM
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Reminder of Confidentiality
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Description:
During this program, you'll be working on a real project posed by a real industry partner. By registering for the CapSource system and participating in this Program, you are bound by the Rules of Engagement, including strict confidentiality of information shared with you. Please be respectful and professional.
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Tue, 09/07/21
12:00 AM
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Program Kickoff
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Sat, 10/09/21
12:00 AM
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Project Kick Off
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Prior to this date, all projects will begin.
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Tue, 10/12/21
12:00 AM
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Drop Box for End of Project Deliverables
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Tue, 10/12/21
12:00 AM
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End Date of Fall 2021 Projects
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Description:
Students will work with their faculty advisors & industry partners to schedule end of semester presentations and wrap up any tasks.
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Tue, 10/12/21
12:00 AM
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Final Peer Evaluation Due
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/sjeYCwmjucsjnSyY6
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Tue, 10/12/21
12:00 AM
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Final Self Evaluation Due
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Survey link: https://forms.gle/KDW3c5abMg49T6Ke6
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First Day of Classes
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Students must register for their specified section of MGT 809 by this date.
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Resume Upload
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Application Deadline for Fall 2021 Projects
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Teams
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