Thesis Work - Shaping the Future of Digital Material Control

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

In short

Volvo CE is seeking two master's students for a thesis project in Eskilstuna focusing on digitalizing Material Control. The project involves mapping current processes, identifying digitalization opportunities using AI and automation, and developing recommendations for future-state concepts to enhance efficiency and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

Map the current way of working and identify time-consuming, manual and repetitive activities.
Identify opportunities for digitalization, automation, visualization and AI.
Explore how information can be visualized to provide better overview, prioritization and decision support.
Investigate how digital solutions can help identify material and delivery risks earlier.
Explore how increased efficiency can enable a more proactive way of working and closer supplier collaboration.
Identify and prioritize potential digital use cases based on expected value and feasibility.
Develop a future-state concept and recommendations for how Material Control can continue its digital transformation.

Requirements

Suitable background in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering and Management, Logistics, Production Development, Data Science / AI, Information Systems / Digitalization.
Other relevant backgrounds combining supply chain, technology and business development.
Students interested in the intersection between Supply Chain, digitalization, data and industrial development.
Desire to explore how technology can create real operational value.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s thesis level
English language proficiency
Preferred: On-site work at Volvo CE Eskilstuna
Preferred: For 2 students

Benefits

Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.
Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Gain expertise in digitalization, automation, data visualization, and AI within Material Control.
Opportunity to make a difference on a global scale.

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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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