Operations Consulting via Experiential Projects

3 units

This course offers an in-depth exploration into leading and managing corporate consulting projects, with a special focus on mostly data driven, analytic challenges within complex supply chain and operational settings. Utilizing real-world data from Boeing Center member companies, students will learn the intricacies of team management, client engagement, problem formulation, critical thinking and data-driven problem-solving. Expected outcome is to make informed decisions and provide actionable solutions for complex operational challenges, and also communicate them effectively to the client. Various pedagogical techniques and methodologies will be used to maximize learning impact (e.g., group presentations, videos, readings, and coaching for client presentations). This course is designed for undergraduate students interested in management consulting, with a special interest in supply chain analytics and operational excellence projects.