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DHL Management Consulting

consulting DHL Consulting supply chain
Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 15, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
If I were you, I'd shoot an email to the recruiter exactly with this content.  The format of the interview should never be a secret for you. And the more you find out from the recruiter before the event, the better posi ... (read entire answer)
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24
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on Apr 15, 2024 on Apr 15, 2024
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Market size of parcel delivery in your city

Market sizing MBB supply chain
Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 02, 2023) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, This approach is generally correct. Another approach (or an additional layer) would be to split by urban versus suburban. How to approach market sizing It's very simple: Do the approach the is the easiest for ... (read entire answer)
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531
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24
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on Aug 02, 2023 on Aug 02, 2023
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Case Study Question

Distribution operations strategy supply chain
Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 13, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 13, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Raj,  Could you please edit your question to provide a bit more detail? We're here to help you, but at this point you're not giving us a lot to hang on to. :) Best, Cristian
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627
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41
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on Jan 15, 2023 on Jan 15, 2023
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Case Study Question

Distribution operations supply chain
Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Raj, I think you're asking how we would coach you to solve these types of problems, is that right? This is a process optimization/throughput problem. Essentially, whenever we're looking at throughput, we need to figu ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 13, 2023 on Jan 13, 2023
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Case Study Question

Distribution operations operations strategy supply chain
Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Raj, I think you're asking how we would coach you to solve these types of problems, is that right? This is a process optimization/throughput problem. Essentially, whenever we're looking at throughput, we need to figu ... (read entire answer)
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521
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33
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on Jan 13, 2023 on Jan 13, 2023
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MBB Supply Chain Team

MBB supply chain Travel
Most recent answer on Nov 07, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 07, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 07, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It most likely does mean that this would be your primary project type. That said, it's worth confirming with them what the project % split would be (including travel expectations).
2
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597
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7
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on Nov 07, 2022 on Nov 07, 2022
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Supply Chain Case Study Answer

Distribution logistics supply chain warehouse
Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 20, 2022) is from:
Maikol
Expert
BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780
Maikol
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 gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2022
BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780
The bottleneck is the step of the process able to manage the smallest number of units.To answer the second question you can consider the possible drivers you have: Increase throughput Change weight from a type of sub-pr ... (read entire answer)
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19
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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Efficio - excel-based case study

Excel case study Procurement supply chain
Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 22, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 22, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, The answer for any interview in regards to “should I prepare” is yes :) Unfortunately I don't know much about Efficio (imagine that, a coach confessing ignorance!), but a quick google led me to understand the ... (read entire answer)
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4.9 k
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17
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on Aug 02, 2022 on Aug 02, 2022
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Transportkosten

supply chain
Most recent answer on Jul 14, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 14, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 14, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Antonia, It looks like Moritz has you sorted! If you can/want to ask this in English you will also get more responses :)
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908
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10
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on Jul 14, 2022 on Jul 14, 2022
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Deloitte Case Interview

Deloitte Consulting supply chain
Most recent answer on May 11, 2022
The best answer (on May 11, 2022) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 11, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hi There! I cannot help you with that one specifically, although there are some coaches with that background that for sure are going to be super insightful and helpful.  My advise is to be very ready for the following a ... (read entire answer)
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1.5 k
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11
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on May 11, 2022 on May 11, 2022
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Coach specialized in supply chain?

coach supply chain
Most recent answer on Feb 19, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 16, 2022) is from:
Maikol
Expert
BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780
Maikol
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2022
BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780
At AlixPartners, I led two projects on procurement, one on logistics and one on S&OP. Besides, I now run a private equity investment firm and we often work on supply chain related issues.If you are interested, text ... (read entire answer)
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993
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28
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on Feb 19, 2022 on Feb 19, 2022
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Supply Chain Case Study

big four case study supply chain
Question edited on Feb 11, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 11, 2022) is from:
Charlotte
Expert
Empathic coach, former McKinsey Engagement Manager |Secure offers from top consulting firms
Charlotte
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 11, 2022
Empathic coach, former McKinsey Engagement Manager |Secure offers from top consulting firms
If you are unsure, and probably here we also do not know the answer to the specific case, I would suggest to stay safe and use real data, IF it is available. Check first which companies provide any info on their supply ... (read entire answer)
4
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903
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25
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on Feb 11, 2022 on Feb 11, 2022
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EY Canada

Big 4 case question Ernst & Young second round interview supply chain
Most recent answer on Feb 05, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 05, 2022) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 05, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Yes, it should be a case study. For structuring the presentation, given you have 24 hours most likely you will have to do some research on your own. The exact degree of what you should do depends on the delive ... (read entire answer)
4
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954
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60
Total Upvotes
on Feb 05, 2022 on Feb 05, 2022
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Cases for supply-chain and logistics

approaching a case logistics supply chain
Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 12, 2021) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hi,  Have a look at this case I have published: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/advanced/educateearth-digital-operations-transformation-220 Have a look at these thread ... (read entire answer)
4
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1.6 k
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30
Total Upvotes
on Sep 13, 2021 on Sep 13, 2021
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Does anyone know what to expect for an Apple "WorldWide Supply Demand Planner" technical interview?

apple supply chain
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2021
Tom asked on Nov 05, 2018
Looking for solid partners. Currently prepping for MBB first round interviews
I have an upcoming interview for a WorldWide Supply Demand Chain Planner position at Apple that requires a technical portion of the interview, as well as a full case study later on. Can someone familiar with the role ... (read entire question)
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3.6 k
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0
Total Upvotes
on Apr 30, 2021 on Apr 30, 2021
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Preparation/ case studies for case interview as sales & operations planning consultant?

Case Material operations cases supply chain
Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 25, 2020) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 25, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hi Silvia, Happy to help provide guidance and prep help as I ran Accenture's Supply Chain & Operations Consulting practice in UK, before I left last year. Feel free to send me personal message with more details. A ... (read entire answer)
4
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3.4 k
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12
Total Upvotes
on Nov 26, 2020 on Nov 26, 2020
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Procurement/Supply Chain Cases

Procurement supply chain
Most recent answer on May 05, 2020
The best answer (on May 04, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 04, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Marc! This is really a subset of operations Remember for procurement/supply chain, first you need to ask objective. In general this will either be "Reducing Costs" or "Fixing/Optimizing Production" Within Reduc ... (read entire answer)
3
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12.9 k
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18
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on May 05, 2020 on May 05, 2020
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McKinsey/BCG Supply Chain Practices

supply chain
Recent activity on Dec 24, 2019
The best answer (on Dec 23, 2019) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 23, 2019
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Cases won´t focus solely on operations/supply chain/etc... they will be generalistic ones. What will most likely happen is that your interviewers are subject experts and they ask you questions focused on the ... (read entire answer)
4
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3.0 k
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15
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on Dec 24, 2019 on Dec 24, 2019
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How to predict future sales of an e-commerce vendor?

Ecommerce Retail supply chain
Most recent answer on Nov 22, 2019
The best answer (on Nov 22, 2019) is from:
Nathaniel
Expert
McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge
Nathaniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 22, 2019
McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge
Hello there, There are 2 primary aspects that needs to be considered in such cases. First is the previous products and their sales as well as stockouts rate for Q4. In projecting this, one might take a look at sales ... (read entire answer)
1
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1.5 k
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9
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on Nov 22, 2019 on Nov 22, 2019
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Presentation case example supply chain management pharmaceutical industry

case study example supply chain
Most recent answer on Jul 10, 2019
The best answer (on Jul 10, 2019) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 10, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, I have such a case! Feel free to schedule a session and happy to help! Best
1
Answer
1.9 k
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1
Total Upvotes
on Jul 10, 2019 on Jul 10, 2019
Last Activity
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