Capstone – Project
Project 2: Students will work with a grocery chain to develop, promote, and maintain robust product forecasting models
A Collaboration Between
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.
Company Information
Company | Company S |
HQ | N/A |
Revenue | Unlisted |
Employees | Unlisted |
Stage | Large Enterprise |
Hiring Potential | N/A |
Website |
Company Overview
Course Info & Engagement Details
School | Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program |
Engagement Format | Capstone - Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in small groups of 2-6 directly with faculty and host company project champions on developing real solutions to real-world challenges. |
Course | Fall 2021 Industry Capstone Program |
Level |
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Students Enrolled | 30 (5-6 students per project) |
Meeting Day & Time | TBD |
Student Time Commitment | 8-15 Hours Per Week |
Company Time Commitment | 1 Hour |
Duration | 13.43 Weeks |
Project Topics
Data Management
Growth Strategy
Marketing
Product Design & Development
Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Research & Development
Students
Collaboration Timeline
Touchpoints & Assignments | Due Date | Type | |
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Application Deadline for Fall 2021 Projects
Application Deadline for Fall 2021 Projects |
August 13th, 2021 | Event na | |
Resume Upload
Resume Upload
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August 13th, 2021 | Submission Required submission-required | |
First Day of Classes
First Day of Classes
Students must register for their specified section of MGT 809 by this date.
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August 30th, 2021 | Event na | |
Teams finalized/students notified
Teams finalized/students notified
information coming soon
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September 3rd, 2021 | Event na | |
Kickoff Evaluation Due
Kickoff Evaluation Due
Survey link: https://forms.gle/dDRWGGrqaLk4Dn2x8
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September 6th, 2021 | Evaluation evaluation | |
Project Kick Off
Project Kick Off
Prior to this date, all projects will begin.
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September 10th, 2021 | Event na | |
Reminder of Confidentiality
Reminder of Confidentiality
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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October 8th, 2021 | Event na | |
Town Hall Presentations
Town Hall Presentations
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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November 1st, 2021 | Event na | |
Temp Check #1 Due
Temp Check #1 Due
Survey link: https://forms.gle/E16KszV18gxqx71K9
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November 5th, 2021 | Evaluation evaluation | |
Temp Check #2 Due
Temp Check #2 Due
Survey link: https://forms.gle/E16KszV18gxqx71K9
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December 6th, 2021 | Evaluation evaluation | |
End Date of Fall 2021 Projects
End Date of Fall 2021 Projects
Students will work with their faculty advisors & industry partners to schedule end of semester presentations and wrap up any tasks.
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December 10th, 2021 | Event na | |
Drop Box for End of Project Deliverables
Drop Box for End of Project Deliverables
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December 10th, 2021 | Submission Required submission-required | |
Final Peer Evaluation Due
Final Peer Evaluation Due
Survey link: https://forms.gle/sjeYCwmjucsjnSyY6
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December 10th, 2021 | Evaluation evaluation | |
Final Self Evaluation Due
Final Self Evaluation Due
Survey link: https://forms.gle/KDW3c5abMg49T6Ke6
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December 10th, 2021 | Evaluation evaluation |
Key Milestones & Project Process
Project Resources
There are no resources currently available
Company Supervising Team
There are currently no supervisors assigned.