TRU Summer 2025: Real-World Innovation Supply Chain Management


Timeline
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June 16, 2025Experience start
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June 17, 2025Confirm Project Start
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July 29, 2025Mid Project Check in
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August 15, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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June 16, 2025Experience start
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June 17, 2025Confirm Project Start
Email Larry Iles-First Day of Project Start
liles@tru.ca
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July 29, 2025Mid Project Check in
Set up a zoom meeting with Larry Iles (liles@tru.ca) for a mid project check-in
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August 15, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Data analysis Supply chain optimization Competitive analysis Product or service launchSkills
research financial acumen data analysis procurementLearner 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
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
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June 16, 2025Experience start
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June 17, 2025Confirm Project Start
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July 29, 2025Mid Project Check in
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August 15, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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June 16, 2025Experience start
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June 17, 2025Confirm Project Start
Email Larry Iles-First Day of Project Start
liles@tru.ca
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July 29, 2025Mid Project Check in
Set up a zoom meeting with Larry Iles (liles@tru.ca) for a mid project check-in
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August 15, 2025Experience 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:
Timeline
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June 16, 2025Experience start
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June 17, 2025Confirm Project Start
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July 29, 2025Mid Project Check in
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August 15, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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June 16, 2025Experience start
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June 17, 2025Confirm Project Start
Email Larry Iles-First Day of Project Start
liles@tru.ca
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July 29, 2025Mid Project Check in
Set up a zoom meeting with Larry Iles (liles@tru.ca) for a mid project check-in
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August 15, 2025Experience end