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.

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.