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

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Town Hall Presentations

Jan 11 2021

Teams finalized/students notified

Mar 09 2021

Temp Check #1 Due

May 11 2021 Evaluation

Kickoff Evaluation Due

Jun 09 2021 Evaluation

Temp Check #2 Due

Jun 12 2021 Evaluation

Reminder of Confidentiality

Aug 10 2021

Program Kickoff

Sep 07 2021 Event

Project Kick Off

Oct 09 2021

Drop Box for End of Project Deliverables

Oct 12 2021 Submission Required

End Date of Fall 2021 Projects

Oct 12 2021

Final Peer Evaluation Due

Oct 12 2021 Evaluation

Final Self Evaluation Due

Oct 12 2021 Evaluation

First Day of Classes

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Submission Required

Application Deadline for Fall 2021 Projects

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