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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
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 - 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 - 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 - AnalysisBeginnerNew
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
Business Process Management Practice your coursework on real scenarios.
Every challenge is shaped from real industry context — not generic exercises. The work mirrors what your degree prepares you for.
Why Ewance
- AnalysisBeginnerNew
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
Supply Chain 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 - 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 - AnalysisIntermediateNew
Risk Management for a 40-Person SaaS Scale-Up Entering Enterprise
You are tasked with identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks associated with TaskFlow's enterprise engagement. Create a risk register with at least 10 risks, each with pro…
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Agile Methodologies
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- 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 - StrategyBeginnerNew
Sourcing Strategy for a Boston D2C Cosmetics Startup
As a procurement consultant, you must analyze the current supplier portfolio, identify critical raw materials, and develop a sourcing strategy that includes supplier selection c…
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Evaluation
- Risk Management
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing - 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 - DesignIntermediateNew
Supplier Contract Design for a 40-Person SaaS Scale-Up
As a procurement specialist, you must draft a contract for a cloud infrastructure provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) that includes pricing tiers, SLAs for uptime and support, d…
- Contract Design
- Negotiation
- Sla Definition
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Build a verifiable portfolio.
Submissions become evidence. Reviewers with shipping experience score against a rubric; the result becomes a credential anyone can verify.
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- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - StrategySeniorNew
Designing a Six Sigma Project for a Renewable Energy Manufacturer
You are given historical warranty data and production process maps. Your task is to create a comprehensive Six Sigma project charter including a problem statement, goal statemen…
- Six Sigma
- Lean Six Sigma Dmaic
- Measurement System Analysis
Quality and Productivity 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
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 - DesignIntermediateNew
FMEA for SaaS Platform Migration at a 40-Person Scale-Up
You are provided with a system architecture overview and a list of potential failure modes from the engineering team. Your task is to complete an FMEA worksheet: identify failur…
- Fmea
- Risk Assessment
- Mitigation Strategy
Quality and Productivity Management - AnalysisSeniorNew
Additive Manufacturing for Spare Parts in Renewable Energy
Your task is to conduct a feasibility study for using additive manufacturing to produce spare parts for WindServ's wind turbine maintenance operations. You need to identify 5-10…
- Additive Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Design
- Cost Analysis
Production and Manufacturing Management - 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
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 - DesignIntermediateNew
Optimizing IT Service Management for a 40-Person SaaS Scale-Up
Your task is to design a complete incident management process for CloudFlow using ITIL best practices. Model the process in BPMN, define incident priority levels (P1-P4) with re…
- Itil
- Incident Management
- Service Design
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