Master Thesis: Building Supply Chain Resilience through Risk Identification & Disruption Management

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management

In short

Volvo Group is seeking two Master's students for a temporary thesis project in Göteborg or Eskilstuna, Sweden, focusing on building supply chain resilience. The project involves investigating risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and disruption management within a complex global service network, utilizing data, analytical methods, and structured processes. The goal is to provide practical recommendations for strengthening these capabilities.

Responsibilities

Examine supply chain risks and disruption-monitoring practices within a global service network.
Evaluate how internal and external data, analytical methods, and organizational processes can improve risk identification, assessment, and disruption response.
Compile and present research findings and recommendations.

Requirements

Motivated Master's students studying Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or other relevant fields.
Interest in supply chain resilience and solving complex business challenges.

Desired Qualifications

Potential to connect proactive risk monitoring with reactive disruption analysis and organizational learning.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Make a difference on a global scale in sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.
Gain an improved understanding of supply chain risks, disruptions, and resilience within a case company.
Develop practical recommendations for strengthening risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and response capabilities.
Opportunity to join Volvo Group, a global leader in shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions.

Skills

Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsIndustrial EngineeringRisk ManagementData Analysis

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About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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