Master Thesis Segmentation and Planning
Core
Develop a conceptual and practically applicable framework to systematically classify products and supply-chain segments and assign appropriate planning methodologies (e.g., MRP, DDMRP, finite-capacity planning) to optimize business outcomes like inventory turnover and delivery precision.
Role type
Master Thesis Researcher (Supply Chain Planning)
Builds
A segmentation framework for supply-chain planning methodology selection
Domain
Supply Chain Management / Operations Research
Deliverable
research
Required skills
segmentation analysis, clustering, decision trees, multicriteria decision analysis, optimization, simulation, cost-benefit analysis
Preferred skills
inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, data analysis
Responsibilities
Conduct literature review and empirical analysis of supply-chain data; define segmentation dimensions and criteria; evaluate performance metrics for planning methodologies; interview stakeholders.
Seniority
Master Thesis Candidate
