Publicerad: 2024-11-01
Master Thesis
"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.
Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Master Thesis – Supply chain management of the logistic flow of prototypes within GTT
Background:
We are seeking proactive and talented master’s students to join our team for a thesis project focused on supply chain management towards Group Trucks Technologies in Gothenburg's logistic flow.
About us:
Product Build is a part of the Complete Vehicle organization within Group Truck Technology.
Product Builds is responsible for:
• Specification, build and deliveries of physical test objects for verification and validation purpose.
• Campaigns on P-build before delivery to launch activities and customers
• Support organizations with early prototype parts
• Provide goods receival/ dispatch, storage and logistical flow of material to GTT.
• Secure virtual build through geometrical digital twins to support physical builds as a part of digitization journey in GTT
We are currently around 65 persons within Product Build located in Gothenburg
Description of the work:
The master thesis assignment will focus on the logistic flow for GTT in Gothenburg.
Expected outcome of the thesis is:
• Detailed process mapping of the logistical flow for prototype parts used in GTTs development process .
Connect the generic project deadlines and milestones before the order is placed.
The logistical flow is from the activities before the order to physical delivery at specific sites ( Lundby/ Skövde/Köping/ Tuve/ Lyon).
• Investigation of the lead times of each steps in the logistic process flow
• Identification of bottle necks
• Summary of possible activities and actions to make the flow more efficient.
This is a cross functional assignment where you will work closely with Product Build, Purchasing, our logistic partners, Manufacturing and Workshops.
Qualifications:
We are looking for two students studying a Master of Science in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and management, electrical engineering or similar with a specialization towards supply chain management and logistics.
The candidates should have a genuine interest and curiosity for the subject, excellent analytical and communication skills and be result oriented.
Driver's license (B) and fluent in both Swedish and English is a necessity.
Duration:
The thesis project will start in January 2025 and continue 20 weeks. The diploma work gives 30 points (ECTS) per student.
Contact:
Ann Jernbratt (Ann.Jernbratt@volvo.com)
Maria Flink (Maria.Flink@volvo.com)
Last application date: 6th of December
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.
Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Master Thesis – Supply chain management of the logistic flow of prototypes within GTT
Background:
We are seeking proactive and talented master’s students to join our team for a thesis project focused on supply chain management towards Group Trucks Technologies in Gothenburg's logistic flow.
About us:
Product Build is a part of the Complete Vehicle organization within Group Truck Technology.
Product Builds is responsible for:
• Specification, build and deliveries of physical test objects for verification and validation purpose.
• Campaigns on P-build before delivery to launch activities and customers
• Support organizations with early prototype parts
• Provide goods receival/ dispatch, storage and logistical flow of material to GTT.
• Secure virtual build through geometrical digital twins to support physical builds as a part of digitization journey in GTT
We are currently around 65 persons within Product Build located in Gothenburg
Description of the work:
The master thesis assignment will focus on the logistic flow for GTT in Gothenburg.
Expected outcome of the thesis is:
• Detailed process mapping of the logistical flow for prototype parts used in GTTs development process .
Connect the generic project deadlines and milestones before the order is placed.
The logistical flow is from the activities before the order to physical delivery at specific sites ( Lundby/ Skövde/Köping/ Tuve/ Lyon).
• Investigation of the lead times of each steps in the logistic process flow
• Identification of bottle necks
• Summary of possible activities and actions to make the flow more efficient.
This is a cross functional assignment where you will work closely with Product Build, Purchasing, our logistic partners, Manufacturing and Workshops.
Qualifications:
We are looking for two students studying a Master of Science in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and management, electrical engineering or similar with a specialization towards supply chain management and logistics.
The candidates should have a genuine interest and curiosity for the subject, excellent analytical and communication skills and be result oriented.
Driver's license (B) and fluent in both Swedish and English is a necessity.
Duration:
The thesis project will start in January 2025 and continue 20 weeks. The diploma work gives 30 points (ECTS) per student.
Contact:
Ann Jernbratt (Ann.Jernbratt@volvo.com)
Maria Flink (Maria.Flink@volvo.com)
Last application date: 6th of December
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.