TRU Summer 2025: Real-World Innovation Supply Chain Management

Open Closing on June 9, 2025 / 2 spots left
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Larry Iles
Experiential Learning Coordinator
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Timeline
  • June 16, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 17, 2025
    Confirm Project Start
  • July 29, 2025
    Mid Project Check in
  • August 15, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
2 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Agreements required
Preferred companies
Canada
Non profit, Large enterprise, Small to medium enterprise
Business services, Government, Business & management, Travel & tourism

Experience scope

Categories
Data analysis Supply chain optimization Competitive analysis Product or service launch
Skills
research financial acumen data analysis procurement
Learner goals and capabilities

Learner Capabilities

Our Supply Chain Management students bring a strong foundation in logistics, procurement, operations, and inventory management, combined with hands-on experience using industry-relevant tools such as Excel, SAP, Power BI, and supply chain modeling software. Learners are equipped to analyze data, optimize processes, and develop practical solutions to real-world challenges.

By working with our students, companies can expect:

  • Analytical Problem Solving: Learners can conduct supply chain assessments, identify inefficiencies, and propose data-driven improvements.
  • Process Optimization: Students apply lean principles and process mapping to streamline workflows and reduce costs.
  • Inventory & Logistics Support: They are capable of developing inventory tracking systems, forecasting demand, and analyzing transportation logistics.
  • Supplier Evaluation & Procurement Strategy: Learners understand sourcing strategies and can assist with supplier selection, evaluation, and cost analysis.
  • Professional Communication: All students are trained in presenting findings, writing executive summaries, and collaborating effectively in teams.

Partnering with our learners offers companies fresh insights, actionable recommendations, and the opportunity to mentor the next generation of supply chain professionals.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
10 learners
Project
30-40 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. The student should complete 30-40 hours by August 15, 2025

Typical final project deliverables could include:

  • Final project report
  • Project plans
  • Process Analyst
  • Completed data sets for unique project goals
  • Final presentations and supporting documents, manuals, etc.
Project timeline
  • June 16, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 17, 2025
    Confirm Project Start
  • July 29, 2025
    Mid Project Check in
  • August 15, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Our learners are capable, motivated, and prepared to contribute effectively to your organization through real-world, project-based work. By partnering with students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) through the Riipen platform, companies will benefit from diverse skills, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions tailored to their needs.

Here’s what companies can expect when working with our learners:

Practical Knowledge and Skills

  • Industry-Relevant Expertise:
  • Students come equipped with knowledge from the supply chain management program


Technical Skills:

  • Depending on their field of study, students can offer technical abilities such as:
  • Rearch
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Supply strategy development
  • Research and report writing
  • Financial modelling and budgeting
  • Procurement processes


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

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