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Stochastic Optimization Approach for the Multi Depot Vehicle Scheduling Problem

Vehicle scheduling is one of the main planning problems for transit agencies. While it is relatively simple to solve in the deterministic and single-depot setting, these assumptions are unrealistic in real-world applications. Specifically, ignoring major sources of uncertainty (such as travel times) and making decisions over average predictions can lead to inferior schedules that incur additional costs and reduce the quality of service during execution. In this project, we consider the multi-depot vehicle scheduling problem under uncertainty. We propose a mathematical model that receives a timetable and historical data (e.g., travel times) to generate a long-term schedule while taking into account the day-to-day operational stage and potential future scenarios of various uncertain parameter realizations therein. The resulting schedule is optimal in terms of average total (scheduling and operational) cost and the rescheduling needs on a day-to-day basis due to uncertainty.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Merve Bodur;Amer Shalaby

Student:

Partner:

Trapeze Group

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Transportation and warehousing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Open Data Guidelines and Policy

The intent of this project is to provide the policy and guidelines in support of the Districts Open Data program. The Open Data Guidelines and Policy will provide a framework for data governance across the organization, in order to improve access to and use of data to empower community decision making. Our objective is to develop Open Data Policy and Guidelines designed for the unique needs of the District of Squamish.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ketra Schmitt

Student:

Partner:

District of Squamish

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Shaina Fuentes Application for NL Eats Marketing Co-op Funding

NL Eats’ ‘Food for Thought’ is a project that aims to address food insecurity by supporting individuals in need and local businesses. This is achieved through community involvement. The Marketing co-op position that I will be taking up in the company is responsible for encouraging community involvement and expanding their reach. It will give me an opportunity to utilize my skill set and qualifications in a professional environment, where I will develop marketing strategies and formulate marketing campaigns. SInce NL Eats is a community-driven organization, my role would be essential to draw in support.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Leroy Murphy

Student:

Partner:

NL Eats

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Supply Chain & Industrial Cluster Analysis for a particular metallurgy industry in the lower columbia region

CoVID-19 has impacted the businesses in the region at multiple dimensions. The mandate of the project is to research and analyze the impact on the supply chain. There are many small focused businesses in the region and most of them don’t have a dedicated R&D section for understanding the market dynamics. The purpose of this project under the supervision of LCIC will be to fill that void for the existing and thriving businesses. This study will make an integral contribution to the Metal Tech Alley’s initiative of making an industrial circular economy in the region with a focus to reduce waste and promote recycle. Metal Tech Alley is an initiative led by LCIC in collaboration with metallurgy companies in the region

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Faculty Supervisor:

Timothy Field

Student:

Partner:

Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Mining; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Placeholder Canada Inc. – Operations Analyst 1

Operations Analysts help run our business by interacting with customers to understand their needs, make space recommendations, create and review space listings, source new channels of supply and demand for our marketplace, and prepare strategic analysis on various topics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Halek

Student:

Partner:

PlaceHolder Inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Other

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Oyate Tipi Boutique Marketing Plan

I will oversee their new online store called the OT Boutique. My tasks will include creating a marketing plan for their new online store. The plan must be simple and sustainable so that once my internship is over, the staff will have no problem continuing it. I will also be in charge of deciding how the items should be priced, under the help and guidance of Rosalie Harms. This will include a lot of secondary research so that I can better understand the external competitive environment. The success of the project will eventually mean that the organization will be able to help more women, children and other people leaving homelessness or abusive situations. Moreover, funds raised through the OT Boutique will help cover non-funded expenses and potentially cover some employee salaries in the future. Alex Beasse envisions the OT Boutique to be sustainable enough so that the organization doesn’t have to fully rely on public funding which can be very unpredictable at times.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rosalie Harms

Student:

Partner:

Oyate Tipi

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

University of Winnipeg

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Elementary Literacy Inc – Benazir Sultana

Covid has created a need to completely rethink our delivery model for one on one tutoring. In response, we have developed a new untested online tutoring program prototype we will deliver and observe this summer. We could use impact measurement support to inform our path forward.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shelley Rinehart

Student:

Partner:

Elementary Literacy Inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

LIAM First – Accounting Assistant

We would like a student to work through our accounting processes and recommend areas for improvement and also to help digitize the processes so that the accounting work can be done remotely if any staff were not able to go to the office or even be located in Fort McMurray. We will rely on the student to research alternatives that could be available for digitizing our invoice receipt, approval and entering process.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Halek

Student:

Partner:

LIAM First

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Good News Ventures – Venture Capital Analyst Intern

GNV is seeking an intern to assist with a project to improve and document the venture capital investment process. This includes outbound deal flow sourcing of early stage technology startups, evaluation of startups, due diligence and supporting investees. Furthermore, some supporting duties related to the investment process such as outreach communications within the venture capital ecosystem and with investors may be assigned.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Halek

Student:

Partner:

Good News Ventures

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Riddl Tech Inc – Ming-Wen Tu

Due to Covid-19, we were required to shift our product launch and sales strategy. The original launch plan and sales strategy was focused on in-market travel, conferences and events in target markets such as London, NYC and San Francisco. Face to face gatherings is no longer an option for our global market reach. We now need to test and learn how to sell a new product, from a new company (unknown name & brand) digitally, while cutting through the global pandemic and social justice protests occurring within the US and the UK, our target markets.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shelley Rinehart

Student:

Partner:

Riddl

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Wholesale trade

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

BUSINESS STRATEGY INTERNSHIP

FurCanada currently has approximately 5000 clients located across the globe. During COVID-19, the company has had operational and financial challenges. The company is seeking an MBA student who could fill a critical role on the team and support the company in discovering new business opportunities in China to help the business recover sooner. Meanwhile, the intern will assist with local business projects, such as New Fur Tannery, Fur Learning School and Kania Trap 2000.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vanessa Stratton

Student:

Partner:

Kania Industries Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Vancouver Island University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre Inc. – Oluwatosin Ajibola

Communication Mapping Exercise – The intern will help build a communication map for The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre that will help with effective communication between our team working remotely; and between our team and newcomers. Outcomes will include furthering the goals of developing tools and resources for pandemic programming i.e. furthering website development, newcomer guide, newcomer resources, editing close captioning on existing video footage etc.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dhirendra Shukla

Student:

Partner:

The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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