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Streamlining Returns for a Tokyo D2C Cosmetics Startup
Your task is to model the current (as-is) returns process in BPMN, analyze it for inefficiencies, and design a to-be process that automates key steps, reduces handling time by 5…
- Bpmn Modeling
- Process Analysis
- Bottleneck Identification
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Diversify Raw-Material Sourcing for a Boston Natural-Cosmetics Brand
Working from the supplier portfolio dataset and the leadership situation memo provided to you, build a strategic sourcing plan for GlowUp Naturals' key raw materials. Use the da…
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Evaluation
- Risk Management
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Launch a Direct-to-Consumer Subscription Box for a Skincare Brand
Using the twelve-month order-history dataset, derive which products repeat buyers actually return for and what each item costs versus what it sells for, so your curation and mar…
- Product Design
- Pricing Strategy
- Customer Journey Mapping
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Lean Transformation for a Boston D2C Cosmetics Startup
Your task is to develop a comprehensive lean transformation plan for GlowUp Naturals' new in-house production facility. You must propose a cellular layout, implement kanban for …
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Layout Design
- Kanban
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Diagnose and Redesign Project Flow at Brillo Natural
Treat Brillo Natural as a field site you must study before you prescribe. Using only the internal observation notes in the case file ('brillo-observation-notes') and the launch-…
- Agile Methodologies
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Change Management
Open coursework - AnalysisBeginnerNew
Tax Strategy for a Copenhagen D2C Cosmetics Startup
Your task is to research the EU VAT rules for cross-border e-commerce, including the One Stop Shop (OSS) scheme. You must evaluate the tax rates in Denmark, France, Italy, and S…
- Tax Analysis
- EU Vat
- Cross Border Ecommerce
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Reducing Defect Rate in Stockholm D2C Cosmetics Production
Your task is to collect and analyze production data (provided in a simulated dataset) to identify root causes of defects. Use control charts (X-bar and R) and process capability…
- Statistical Process Control
- Process Capability Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
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Design a Hybrid Sales Strategy for GlowUp Naturals
Design a six-month sales strategy that takes GlowUp Naturals from selling only direct-to-consumer to a blended model adding retail partnerships and business-to-business corporat…
- Sales Planning
- Negotiation
- CRM
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Optimizing Checkout Flow for a Seoul D2C Cosmetics Brand
Your task is to map the current checkout process using a service blueprint, identify pain points (e.g., long load times, confusing steps), and propose a redesigned process with …
- Service Blueprinting
- Process Analysis
- Customer Experience Design
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Building an Apex Trigger for Lead Assignment in a SaaS Scale-up
You are a Salesforce developer at TaskFlow. Your task is to create an Apex trigger on the Lead object that assigns leads using a custom hierarchy: enterprise leads (employees >5…
- Apex
- Triggers
- Test Classes
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Impact Measurement for a San Francisco D2C Cosmetics Brand
Your task is to develop a comprehensive impact measurement framework for GlowRoot. You will identify relevant metrics (e.g., carbon footprint reduction, trees planted, customer …
- Impact Measurement
- Social Return On Investment
- Data Analysis
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Rebuild GlowLagos's Organic Instagram Engagement Strategy
Using the GlowLagos 90-post-audit dataset, the GlowLagos brand brief, and the competitor snapshot, audit the brand's recent Instagram activity and explain why the engagement rat…
- Social Media Audit
- Content Strategy
- Instagram Marketing
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Automated Testing Strategy for a Fintech App
Your task is to create a detailed testing strategy document for PayFlow's mobile app. Include a test pyramid diagram, tool recommendations (e.g., Jest, Detox, Cypress), and a pl…
- Test Automation
- Ci Cd
- Test Strategy
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Diagnose and Optimize Inventory for a Milan Cosmetics Brand
Work only from the two materials you are given: a daily sales dataset covering the past twelve months for the ten products, and a parameters brief listing each product's price, …
- Excel Modeling
- Vba Programming
- Demand Forecasting
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Pricing Optimization for a Sustainable Fashion Brand
You are provided with historical sales data for similar products, including price, quantity sold, and cost. For each new product, you have estimated demand curves (linear or con…
- Excel Modeling
- Vba Programming
- Optimization
Spreadsheet Modeling and VBA - StrategyBeginnerNew
Scenario Planning for a London Direct-to-Consumer Cosmetics Brand
Your analysis task is to read the four working materials supplied and turn them into a usable foresight package. Start from the GlowLondon company record and the marketing perfo…
- Scenario Planning
- Uncertainty Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
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Revitalizing a Legacy Retailer's Digital Strategy
Your task is to conduct an industry analysis using Porter's Five Forces, assess the company's internal resources via a VRIO framework, and develop a strategic recommendation for…
- Industry Analysis
- Competitive Strategy
- Digital Transformation
Open coursework - StrategyBeginnerNew
Scaling a Bangalore D2C Cosmetics Brand to International Markets
Your challenge is to conduct a market analysis for UAE and Singapore, including cultural preferences, regulatory environment, and competitive landscape. Then, propose an entry m…
- Market Analysis
- International Strategy
- Entry Mode
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Design a Talent Retention Strategy for Lueur Cosmetics
Using the Lueur Company Context Brief, the Exit Interview Records dataset, the Engagement Survey Results dataset, and the Current Rewards & Budget Sheet, design a talent retenti…
- Talent Retention
- Hr Analytics
- Strategic Hrm
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Aligning Product and Sales for Enterprise Growth
Your task is to analyze the current misalignment between product and sales teams, identify key friction points, and propose a structured framework (e.g., RACI matrix, OKRs, or a…
- Cross Functional Alignment
- OKR Setting
- Incentive Design
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Diversification Strategy for a Regional Brewery Chain
Your task is to identify and evaluate three diversification opportunities for Prairie Brews: (1) launching a line of non-alcoholic craft beverages, (2) opening a chain of beer-t…
- Diversification Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Market Research
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Optimizing Last-Mile Delivery for a New York D2C Cosmetics Brand
Your task is to evaluate the startup's current last-mile delivery operations using the SCOR model and propose improvements. Constraints: no capital expenditure for a private fle…
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Scor Model
- Logistics Optimization
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UK Market Entry Strategy for GlowDublin Cosmetics
Develop a complete go-to-market strategy for GlowDublin's launch in the United Kingdom, working only from the materials you have been given: the GlowDublin company snapshot (its…
- Market Analysis
- Competitive Analysis
- Go To Market Strategy
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Design a Lightweight ESG Framework for a Cosmetics Startup
Using the Lumora company case file and the supply-chain and operations dataset provided, design a lightweight ESG framework Lumora can run in-house. Your proposal must: (1) iden…
- ESG Scoring
- Materiality Assessment
- Sasb Standards
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