Thesis: Analysis & Optimization of Inventory Management in a workshop
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Imagine being surrounded everyday by a diverse, fun, and passionate group of colleagues who you get to work with and enjoy eating lunch and having fika with. Now imagine that you work with these colleagues on some of the most advanced autonomous vehicle technology in the world. Add that you are working with these colleagues on this advanced technology in a culture that promotes growth, collaboration, trust.
Are you ready to join our team as a thesis worker and be part of shaping the future of the transportation industry with us?
Background
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) is one of the newer entities within the Volvo Group with the mission to offer transport solutions never seen before. We accelerate the development, commercialization, and sales of autonomous transport solutions, focusing on defined segments for the on- and off-road space. With entirely new business models and advanced technology, we will meet and exceed expectations from customers and contribute to a society that we want to live in.
The Concept Vehicle Lab focus on the early stages of product development and provide engineers with prototype vehicles for verification purposes. For the early-stage concepts, the team is responsible for integration and installation of the hardware automation kit such as e.g. sensors, actuators, ECUs, computers, brackets and harnesses on the vehicles.
Inspired by the autonomous vehicles in our lab, we now aim to improve and automate our inventory management system.
Aim
The purpose of this thesis is to provides an insight into the current inventory management for consumables items for prototype manufacturing, its shortcomings, and ways to improve the same.
Scope
Understand the current way of working when ordering and storing consumable material for prototype manufacturing.
Benchmark similar operations or research existing solutions and identify the most suitable design for the Concept Vehicle Lab at Volvo Autonomous Solution.
Suggesting an improved, robust and reliable method to calculate the safety stock settings backed by appropriate theory.
Verify the system and evaluate performance if time allows.
Student Profile
We are looking for either Bachelor or Master's degree students in Logistics and Transport Management / Supply Chain Management with a genuine interest in new technologies and product development.
You are fluent in English, both written and spoken
Duration/Status
Period: 1 semester, 30 hp credits
Starting date: flexible
Number of students: Suitable for 1-2 students
The storage space is in CampX, at Volvo Group and there will be space for you to sit and work with us on site.
Curious, and have some questions? Call us!
Tutor: Erica Salvetti, Manager Concept Vehicle Lab, 073 9029695
If this sounds interesting (we really hope it does - we love our jobs!) just send in your application and we will be thrilled to start getting to know you.
Kindly note that due to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.
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Arbetsgivare Volvo Business Services AB (org.nr 556029-5197)
405 08 GÖTEBORG
Arbetsplats Volvo Group
Jobbnummer 8073996
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