Projects
What do you want to get done?
Perhaps you have a task that takes too much time, a technical idea that needs testing, or a decision without enough supporting information. We’ll help define a focused project and find KTH student consultants with relevant expertise.
Here are four common starting points, with examples of what a project might involve and what you can take away afterward.
01
Digitize manual work
When the information exists, but the work is still done by hand.
Employees move information between systems, compile the same report every month, or manage a workflow across several spreadsheets. An assignment can begin by mapping the work and identifying tasks that can be automated or brought together in a digital tool.
Project examples
- Automate data collection, processing, and compilation for recurring reports.
- Develop an internal tool for tasks such as planning, case management, or tracking.
- Connect existing systems so information can be transferred without duplicate data entry.
Example deliverable
A focused tool or automated workflow, together with source code, tests, and documentation for use and ongoing maintenance. If the prerequisites need investigation first, the assignment can begin with a technical feasibility study.
Helpful information to share with us
How is the work done today, which systems are used, and which part takes the most time?
02
Develop and test a technical solution
When an idea needs to be made buildable, comparable, or testable.
You have a product concept, a component that needs development, or a technology choice that will affect the next step. A student consulting assignment can help make the solution concrete and test the assumptions that matter for moving forward.
Project examples
- Create CAD materials and a prototype to evaluate function, fit, or usability.
- Develop a sensor solution or embedded system to collect and process measurement data.
- Compare materials, designs, or technical solutions through calculations, simulations, and focused tests.
Example deliverable
A prototype, design documentation, or computational model with documented test results. The deliverable describes what was tested, which assumptions remain, and what needs further development.
Helpful information to share with us
What must the solution be able to do, what constraints apply, and what do you need to know before the next development step?
03
Improve processes and resource use
When operations work, but time, capacity, or resources are being lost.
Deliveries get stuck between work stages, capacity fluctuates, or energy and materials are used without adequate tracking. An assignment can clarify the current situation, explain where problems arise, and compare potential improvements.
Project examples
- Map a production, warehouse, or logistics process and identify waiting times and bottlenecks.
- Analyze energy use, material consumption, or waste in a defined process.
- Model how changes to planning, staffing, or resource allocation affect capacity.
Example deliverable
An analysis of the current state and a prioritized list of improvement proposals. Where the available information allows, proposals can include estimated impact, implementation needs, and a model for ongoing monitoring.
Helpful information to share with us
Which process do you want to improve, how does the problem show up, and what measurement data is already available?
04
Prepare analysis for a business decision
When you need to choose a direction and understand the basis for that choice.
You are considering a new market, an investment, or a changed offering. Information may be scattered, alternatives difficult to compare, and key assumptions untested. An assignment can gather and analyze the information around a clearly stated decision question.
Project examples
- Map customer segments, competitors, and market conditions ahead of an expansion.
- Evaluate a business model or investment using cost, revenue, and scenario analyses.
- Explore customer needs through interviews and summarize what the findings mean for an offering.
Example deliverable
Decision-making material with sources, compared alternatives, and clear conclusions. Assumptions and uncertainties are stated so you can assess the recommendation and update the analysis as circumstances change.
Helpful information to share with us
What decision do you need to make, which alternatives are you considering, and when do you need the analysis?
Where should your project start?
Describe what happens today and what you want to be able to do afterward. We’ll help define the task, identify the expertise needed and agree on a clear deliverable.
The examples show possible approaches. Scope, method and available expertise are assessed for each project.
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