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Logistics & Supply Chain Challenges
Real supply-chain and logistics projects on Ewance — plan flows, optimise operations, and work the trade-offs a real operations team faces. Solve them to build a portfolio of verified, recruiter-checkable proof you can do the work — not just describe it.
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- DesignBeginnerNew
Improving Order Fulfillment at a D2C Cosmetics Startup
Your task is to map the current order fulfillment process, identify root causes of errors and delays, and propose a redesigned process using lean and quality tools. Success mean…
- Process Mapping
- Lean
- Quality Management
Operations Management - StrategyFoundationalNew
Stakeholder Management for a Smart City Infrastructure Project
Your task is to identify all key stakeholders, analyze their interests, influence, and expectations, and propose a communication and engagement strategy. The plan should include…
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Planning
- Conflict Resolution
Project Management - AnalysisSeniorNew
Process Mining for Order-to-Cash in a Mid-Size Manufacturing Firm
Your task is to analyze the provided event log using process mining software (e.g., Disco, Celonis, or ProM). Discover the as-is process model, identify bottlenecks, rework loop…
- Process Mining
- Event Log Analysis
- Bpmn Modeling
Business Process Management - DesignIntermediateNew
Designing a Humanitarian Supply Chain for Flood Relief in Bangladesh
As a humanitarian logistics analyst, you must develop a supply chain strategy for AidNow's flood response. Tasks include: selecting warehouse locations, choosing transportation …
- Humanitarian Logistics
- Supply Chain Design
- Risk Assessment
Logistics and Transportation Management Practice your coursework on real scenarios.
Every challenge is shaped from real-world context — not generic exercises. The work mirrors what your degree prepares you for.
Why Ewance
- AnalysisBeginnerNew
Optimizing Last-Mile Delivery for a Mumbai D2C Cosmetics Brand
Your task is to analyze Glow Naturals' current delivery data (provided in a simulated dataset) and design an optimized last-mile delivery strategy. You must consider factors lik…
- Route Optimization
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Supply Chain Design
Operations and Supply Chain Management - StrategyIntermediateNew
Industry 4.0 Roadmap for a 40-Person SaaS Scale-Up
Your challenge is to create a 12-month Industry 4.0 roadmap for DataFlow Analytics' internal operations. You need to identify key processes to digitize (e.g., server monitoring,…
- Industry 4 0
- Cyber Physical Systems
- Iot
Production and Manufacturing Management - AnalysisBeginnerNew
Optimizing Production Scheduling at a Munich Craft Brewery
Your task is to analyze historical demand data (provided) and current production constraints, then propose a weekly production schedule that minimizes total changeover time whil…
- Process Analysis
- Capacity Planning
- Scheduling
Operations Management - StrategySeniorNew
Service Quality Improvement for a Regional Hospital Chain
Your task is to conduct a gap analysis using SERVQUAL dimensions (reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, tangibles) based on patient survey data (provided). Identify t…
- Service Quality
- Servqual
- Process Improvement
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Ship product that solves real user problems. Combine user research, prototyping, and stakeholder alignment to turn ambiguous briefs into measurable wins — the role at the centre of modern software teams.
- CodeIntermediateNew
Simulating Queueing for a 40-Person SaaS Support Team
Build a discrete-event simulation of the ticket handling process: tickets arrive randomly (Poisson), are triaged, then assigned to specialists (tier 1 and tier 2). Calibrate usi…
- Simulation
- Queueing Theory
- Python Or Javascript
Operations Analytics and Optimization - AnalysisIntermediateNew
Rescuing a Stalled Sprint at a Boston EdTech
Analyze the provided six-sprint dataset and interview transcripts to diagnose why sprint goals are failing. Build a quantitative view (velocity trends, scope-change rate, carryo…
- Agile / Scrum Ceremonies
- Retrospective Facilitation
- Data Analysis
Agile Project Management - StrategyBeginnerNew
Scrum Transition Plan for a Warsaw Fintech
Produce a 90-day Scrum transition plan covering three squads (Payments Core, Merchant Onboarding, Risk & Compliance). Define how Product Owner and Scrum Master roles will be sta…
- Agile / Scrum Ceremonies
- Change Management
- Backlog Design
Agile Project Management - StrategyIntermediateNew
Procurement Strategy for a 40-Person SaaS Scale-Up
Design a procurement strategy for the company's cloud services (AWS, GCP) and key SaaS tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot). Constraints: budget of €200k/year for cloud, must ensur…
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Commercial Contract Negotiation
Supply Chain Management Build a verifiable portfolio.
Submissions become evidence. Reviewers with shipping experience score against a rubric; the result becomes a credential anyone can verify.
Why Ewance
- DesignSeniorNew
Designing a Circular Supply Chain for a Sustainable Fashion Brand
Your task is to design a circular supply chain for EcoThreads' take-back program. You must decide on collection methods (mail-in, in-store drop-off, lockers), partner with a rec…
- Reverse Logistics
- Circular Economy
- Sustainability Reporting
Operations and Supply Chain Management - DesignBeginnerNew
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
Service Operations Management - StrategySeniorNew
Sustainable Sourcing for a Fast-Fashion Retailer's Cotton Supply Chain
Your task is to develop a sustainable sourcing plan for the retailer's cotton. Constraints: cannot increase total material cost by more than 10%, must achieve 100% traceability …
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Supply Chain Traceability
- Ethical Sourcing
Supply Chain Management - StrategySeniorNew
Procurement Digitalization Roadmap for a Mid-Size Manufacturer
As a digital procurement consultant, you must assess the current procurement process, identify pain points, and propose a digitalization roadmap. This includes selecting softwar…
- Procurement Digitalization
- Process Mapping
- Change Management
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing - AnalysisIntermediateNew
Capacity Planning for a SaaS Scale-Up's Customer Support
Your task is to forecast ticket volumes based on enterprise growth projections, analyze current support capacity and performance, and propose a staffing plan that meets SLAs. Su…
- Capacity Planning
- Queuing Theory
- Ai Workforce Management
Operations Management - StrategyBeginnerNew
Agile Transformation at a Barcelona D2C Cosmetics Startup
Your task is to assess the current project management practices at Brillo Natural, identify key pain points, and propose a phased agile adoption plan. The plan should include re…
- Agile Methodologies
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Change Management
Project Management - AnalysisBeginnerNew
Optimizing Last-Mile Delivery for a Vienna D2C Cosmetics Brand
As a logistics consultant, you must analyze Glow Naturals' current delivery data (provided in a simulated dataset), identify bottlenecks, and propose an optimized last-mile stra…
- Last Mile Delivery
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Route Optimization
Logistics and Transportation Management - AnalysisBeginnerNew
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
- 5 Whys & Fishbone Root Cause Analysis
Quality and Productivity Management - AnalysisIntermediateNew
Reshoring Strategy for a German Medical Device Manufacturer
Your task is to analyze the current single-source dependency, evaluate at least two alternative sourcing regions (e.g., Czech Republic, Poland, or domestic German suppliers), an…
- Supply Chain Network Design
- Total Cost Of Ownership
- Risk Assessment
Global Supply Chain Management - DesignBeginnerNew
Supplier Sustainability Audit for a Fast-Fashion Retailer
Your task is to create a tiered supplier sustainability audit program that categorizes suppliers by risk (based on country, product type, and past performance) and specifies aud…
- Supplier Auditing
- Sustainability Scorecard
- Risk Categorization
Global Supply Chain Management - AnalysisSeniorNew
Stochastic Inventory Policy for a Sustainable Fashion Brand
Using historical demand data (provided), fit a demand distribution and determine optimal (s, S) or (R, Q) policy parameters. Consider perishability (seasonal collections) and a …
- Inventory Optimization
- Stochastic Modeling
- Simulation
Operations Analytics and Optimization - DesignBeginnerNew
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 Boards
Production and Manufacturing Management
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