Master thesis: Process simulation for ECU flow

Background of thesis project
The Volvo Truck Plant in Gothenburg wants to optimize the process for software download and internal handling of ECU units.
Description of thesis work
The task is to map the current flow of ECU’s inside the assembly plant and to create a simulation model using FACTS Analyzer to evaluate different concepts of centralized / de-centralized software download stations.
The model must cover the following parameters:
Lead time, transports, sequence
Value added / Non-value added time, Manning levels
Buffer levels / number of units inside the system



Main location for the project group will be the assembly plant in Tuve, Gothenburg.
To simplify communication with operators at least one group member must speak Swedish.


We require the thesis to be performed in a team of two students. Please state the name of your partner in the application.


Thesis Level: Master

Language: English


Starting date: January 2023


Number of students: Two


Tutor
Mikael Granbom,
Process Technology Manager, Volvo Trucks Tuve
mikael.granbom@volvo.com