Background
Quintus products mostly consists of purchased parts that are assembled in Quintus workshop. Some of the critical parts have longer lead time from the suppliers than the final product has to the customer. It is a project based low volume production with a big variety in size and weight of the parts, from small screws to large forgings weighing several tons.
Task description
The aim for the thesis is to analyze and do a business case for a complete 3PL solution with external warehouse vs storage of material in a new internal warehouse.
Areas to consider and analyze:
- Cost of new Warehouse building, including equipment and personnel.
- 3PL process set up and integration with Quintus D365.
- Transports between warehouse and production
- Set up of Internal logistics in production building (layout goods receiving, kitting for production, spare parts packing)
The thesis will include identification and mapping of current state, prepare a business case for 3PL vs internal warehouse and recommendations for future logistic set up at Quintus.
Suitable background
Master or Bachelor of Science program in Industrial Economics, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
Application Information
The thesis will take place at Quintus in Västerås and is aimed for one or two persons. Send your CV together with academic transcripts to HR Business Partner, Stina Sjögren at recruitment@quintusteam.com
