Thesis - Circularity approach in Customer adaption process in Volvo trucks, Tuve plant

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

In short

A thesis opportunity for two students at Volvo Trucks' Tuve plant in Gothenburg, focusing on implementing a circular approach in the customer adaptation process. The project involves evaluating current resource and waste flows, developing circular solutions, and collaborating with plant stakeholders. Applicants must be students and at least one must speak Swedish.

Responsibilities

Document and evaluate today’s flow of resources and waste streams in the customer adaptation process.
Make a value stream mapping including purchasing of goods, transport and storage, process and production use and waste flows for different products and parts.
Develop and suggest improvements for a more circular and effective setup and evaluate alternatives for different resources and waste flows.
Verify and discuss the proposed solutions in collaboration with stakeholders within the process.
Document the suggested and improved process including improvements for environment and finances.
Collaborate with responsible engineers, operators, managers and the environmental organization within the plant.
Use a structured methodology and value stream mapping techniques to document solutions and findings.

Requirements

Work to be performed by a team of two students.
State the name of your partner in your application.
Applicants without partner will not be considered.
At least one student to speak Swedish.

Desired Qualifications

Students applying for the thesis project.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future.
Make a difference on a global scale.
Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Gain experience at the Volvo Trucks Plant in Tuve, Gothenburg.
Contribute to sustainability goals and potentially financial gain and efficiency improvements.
Opportunity to work with leading brands within Volvo Group.
Be part of a global and leading industrial company.

#sustainability#circular economy#value stream mapping#waste management#process improvement#heavy trucks#assembly

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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