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Candidate
Candidate
Master’s thesis on
Supply Chain Management?
The Art of Supply Chain Management in the Steel Industry
Supply chain development and optimization has long been a hot topic, especially
regarding how companies position themselves in the value chain. There is a continuous
development of theories and methods in this area. These are often very
good at pointing out key issues from a macro perspective. However, implementing
the theories is much easier said than done.
Some companies have just begun their quest to optimize supply chains, while others
fully challenge every part of them. What are the underlying reasons of these
differences in supply chain development? Are the differences directly correlated
to the type of industry or position in the value chain, or are there other determining
factors?
To fully understand the underlying differences in supply chain development, there is
a need to thoroughly investigate and understand how specifi c companies within an
industry manage their supply chains.
Ernst & Young invites two students to write their master’s thesis covering the steel
industry with the following potential scope:
– How do companies within the steel industry view their supply chains today?
– What strategies are at present deployed for management and (continuous)
development of supply chains?
– What role do enterprise resource planning and supply chain management
systems play in the development of supply chains?
– What improvement areas and trends do key decision-makers see?
– How do companies co-operate with their suppliers and customers?
In order to answer the these questions, an extensive research will need to be conducted.
The students will be provided guidance and tools necessary to complete the
tasks. Ernst & Young is looking for two students with a strong academic record and
technical know-how. You are preferably studying economics, business administration,
industrial engineering and management, or a related fi eld of study.
Ernst & Young would like the successful candidates to complete this task before the
end of June 2008.
Please apply online at www.ey.com/se/ledigatjanster before December 5, 2007. 2007
Your joint application should cover a summary of your proposed approach and
include personal cover letters, CVs, academic transcripts and other relevant documents.
After the interviews, the chosen candidates will be contacted before the end
of 2007. If there are any questions prior to application, do not hesitate to contact
Björn Viksten at +46 8 520 598 46 or bjorn.viksten@se.ey.com.
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