For this project you will search for ways to make a juice company’s sourcing more sustainable. You will do this by researching the current sources on their sustainability capacities and by looking for new ways of sustainable sourcing.
Overview of current projects
Each project has its own unique challenge what makes every project different. Students get the opportunity to apply to be a consultant for one of these projects. In this way students can gain real practical consultancy experience by doing desk and field research for a company matched to their interests and skills.
Sustainability Sourcing in China
Distributor Analysis in Spain
You will work for an electronics company in a niche market, trying to find new distributors. This project gives a challenging supply chain problem, where you will need to take a very practical approach and get out in the field.
Complete Market Analysis in Turkey
If you are looking for a very broad research project, including customer-, competitor-, distributor- and an overall market analysis, then this is the project for you. Working for a very international fabric company, you will help them get more foothold in a very competitive and challenging market.
Water Systems in a Developing Country
In this project you will define the next focus country for a NGO implementing water systems in developing countries. You will look into multiple factors like current infrastructure, institutions and policies to determine if Sri Lanka, Benin or Bangladesh should be the next focus country. After this you will go to the chosen country to make the first steps for setting up a water system.
Extensive Market Research in Spain, UK and NL
Working for a fruit company, you will work on a huge project to improve their position in the European market. Split up into three countries, working on this project will require excellent coordination and communication skills. You will cover almost every business aspect in detail, including market-, customer-, distributor- and competitor analysis.
Want to become a consultant?
As a consultant, you will have the opportunity to gain real practical consultancy experience by doing desk research and 3 weeks of field research for a company matched to your interests and skills. We are looking for motivated consultants who want to participate in this year’s project. This project is suitable for 2nd and 3rd year bachelor- and (pre) master students.