Master Thesis - Transport Management System for the future
Göteborg, SE, 417 56
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.
What you will do
Background of thesis project
Volvo Group’s Material Supply department is responsible for developing Logistics processes globally. Our development initiatives span from how we operate with our supply partners, how we transport material to our production facilities, and how effectively we handle our material from goods reception to the part assembled on our truck.
As part of our commitment to digital and effective transport logistics, we are initiating a thesis project to evaluate our current Transport Management System (TMS) with the objective of evaluating effectiveness and recommendations for future development.
Keeping our promises and commitment to our customers, the Transport Management System (TMS) plays a vital role in Volvo Group’s global Inbound logistics. It’s not only about moving parts from one location to another, but it’s also about ensuring reliable, predictable, cost-effective and visible flows to ensure efficient manufacturing of Trucks, engines, batteries or construction equipment vehicles.
Thesis expected outcome
The expected outcome is a comprehensive overview where our current Transport Management System (TMS) is evaluated, benchmarked, and reviewed against industry intelligence.
We are also looking for recommendations and strategic suggestions for Volvo Group on how to strategically develop our Transport Management System (TMS) concept to operate our Inbound Logistics effectively in the future.
Student profile and application
Master students in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or similar field having a high drive, curiosity and a passion for Transportation and how data is connected in the digital world.
We will continuously review the applications and conduct interviews, so don’t wait to submit your application.
Language: English
Starting date: January 2026
Number of students: We require the work to be performed by a team of two students. Please state the name of your partner in your application.
Applicants without partner will not be considered.
Location: Main location for the project group will be at Volvo Group in Gothenburg. The students are expected to spend most of the time on-site, collaborating with the teams concerned.
Last day to apply: 2025-11-30
Contact:
Abid Suraiya, Supply Material Development, abid.suraiya@volvo.com
Sven Börjeson, Digital Product Manager, sven.borjeson@volvo.com
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?