Market Analysis for Enhanced Logistics Communication

The global logistics industry is plagued by inefficiencies in communication between shippers and freight forwarders, creating opportunities for improvement. Quote Control (QC) aims to capitalize on these opportunities by conducting a data-driven market analysis. The goal is to validate assumptions, size the market, and identify potential stakeholders, thereby positioning QC for success in this competitive space. The project focuses on identifying industry verticals in Ontario and British Columbia with high volumes of international trade. It involves quantifying Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) using a $50/month subscription model, targeting a 1% penetration of SAM for SOM. Additionally, the project will analyze market trends, evaluate QC's positioning, and develop a targeted prospect list using NAICS codes.

Optimizing Supply Chain Logistics for Quote Control

The project aims to analyze and optimize the logistics of supply chain movement for Quote Control, a company specializing in supply chain optimization. The primary goal is to identify all modes of transportation, including air, sea, rail, and road, and categorize various types of cargo such as perishable goods, hazardous materials, and bulk commodities. The project will involve matching the most efficient and cost-effective transportation modes to the appropriate types of cargo. This analysis will require a deep dive into big data to consider the variables that balance effectiveness and efficiency. Additionally, the project will identify gaps in service to provide a comprehensive overview of the current logistics landscape.

Quote Request and Management System with Dashboard Reporting

Quote Control Ltd seeks to automate a quote request and management process through a comprehensive system that integrates email communications, smart forms, and real-time reporting. The goal is to develop a user-friendly interface that allows for seamless quote requests and responses via email or other communication channels. The system will utilize smart forms to parse and distribute components efficiently, integrate 3rd party lookup data, and employ APIs for smooth data flow. Additionally, a dashboard will be created to provide real-time reporting on key metrics related to quote requests and responses. This project aims to enhance operational efficiency and provide valuable insights through advanced reporting capabilities.

Email Integration and Analysis Component

The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive component for Quote Control Ltd that can read and render emails from Gmail and Outlook, analyze their content, and sort them based on specific criteria. This project will allow learners to apply their classroom knowledge in software development, data analysis, and user interface design. The project involves integrating email services, creating a user-friendly interface for email rendering, and implementing algorithms to analyze and sort emails. The project is divided into five phases: Planning and Requirements Gathering, Design, Development, Testing, and Deployment and Review. Each phase includes specific tasks that need to be completed by team members with defined roles and skill sets.

Edge Computing Solution for IoT Devices

The goal of this project is to implement an edge computing solution for IoT devices to process data locally, thereby reducing latency and reliance on cloud services. The project will be executed by a team of five members over four weeks, with each member contributing 40 hours. The team will start with planning and research to understand edge computing concepts and IoT devices. They will then design and prototype the architecture of the edge computing solution, followed by the development of data processing algorithms and communication protocols. Finally, the team will test the solution for performance and reliability, documenting their findings and recommendations. Tools like Raspberry Pi, Python, and MQTT will be utilized to achieve the project objectives.

AI and Machine Learning Integration for Edge Devices

The project aims to integrate AI and Machine Learning (ML) models into edge devices to enable real-time data processing and decision-making. This involves researching AI/ML concepts and edge computing, designing and prototyping AI/ML models, and deploying these models on edge devices such as Raspberry Pi or NVIDIA Jetson Nano. The project will allow learners to apply classroom knowledge in AI, ML, and edge computing to a practical scenario, enhancing their understanding of real-time data processing. The team will also gain hands-on experience with tools like TensorFlow Lite and Edge TPU, and will be responsible for training, optimizing, and testing the models for performance and accuracy.

Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Management dApp

The goal of this project is to develop a decentralized application (dApp) that leverages blockchain technology to enhance transparency and traceability in supply chain management. Supply chains often suffer from a lack of transparency, leading to inefficiencies and potential fraud. By using blockchain, every transaction and movement of goods can be recorded in a secure, immutable ledger, providing all stakeholders with real-time visibility into the supply chain. This project will involve researching blockchain applications, designing a user-friendly interface, developing smart contracts, and integrating these contracts with a web-based frontend. The project will be completed by a team of five members, each contributing 40 hours over four weeks.

Quote Control Ltd - Cyber Security Project

The main goal of this project is to develop and implement a robust cybersecurity framework for a Tech Start Up that will provide a trusted environment for future clients of our products. Quote Control Ltd. works with small to medium sized enterprise Shippers and Freight Forwarders to reduce errors and streamline communications up front, enabling them to execute the first time. Our Vision: Is to enable small to medium logistics operators to compete on a global scale by giving them access to technology typically only available to large multinationals. Our Mission: We are fostering the evolution of logistics with innovative technologies that enhance efficiency, optimize performance, and maximize yield. We are very early and working on our MVP. We have alot of ideas and want to be able to offer products people can trust with their most confidential information. Right now, we are an open book. Start right, Stay right is the motto of the day for Cyber Security as it is moving and evolving faster than we can keep up to it. We need a Framework to manage, monitor and upgrade security measures for the protection of Quote Control Ltd.'s data, systems and networks as we evolve them.

Pricing Model Development

We would like you to develop and test a series of pricing model options and present an effective data-based pricing model recommendation for our organization. You should conduct primary and secondary research to confirm your recommendation is validated by our target customer in this market. To accomplish this, we believe you will need to conduct the following research: Our organization’s costs, target customer, revenue targets, and business goals. The competitive landscape of this new market. Organizing focus groups, surveys, and/or customer discovery interviews to get input and feedback on potential pricing models. Using targeted online ads to A/B test landing pages with different price models. We want to enter this new market with a proven pricing model so that we can have a successful launch.

Conceptual, Logical and Physical Data Model Development Project

Our company is on the cusp of creating a new product, we understand our users and what they need, we have a vision for our product, what we are missing in order to be able to move toward development is are the models required to guide the developers. We are looking for a group who is interested in learning what it takes to move a start up forward, and, who is interested in working with us to develop the information architecture and data model artifacts for the product. What are our business processes? How do we structure our business information? What kinds of information do we use within these processes? What kinds of information do we store? Where does it come from? Where does it go? 

Analyzing Industry Competitor Data

Our startup company is creating opportunities for small enterprises in our industry to level up through team efficiency and elimination of quote errors. We believe we know a lot about our consumers and target consumer base, but we need to look beyond the buyer and examine our industry. We would like to collaborate with students to complete a detailed competitor analysis and help us position ourselves in the market. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our products, target market, and industry. Identifying competitors, analyzing their product offerings, pricing strategies, distribution channels, marketing tactics, and customer engagement approaches. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending strategies to best position our company.

Analyzing Industry Supply Chain Services

Our start up company is creating opportunities to make the international shipping process faster and easier. We believe we know a lot about our consumers and target consumer base, but we need to dig deeper and understand the day to day operational needs of the people on the ground, how our product can help them and how competitive we are in the global shipping industry. We would like to collaborate with students to build a detailed set of analytics and to assist in our planning processes. Current State Analysis Elicitation of requirements through such techniques as benchmarking and market analysis, document analysis, interviews, and surveys. Requirements documents through such techniques as text, mockups, and process diagrams. Risk Log Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending strategies to market our product. Recommending strategies to best position our company.