Themenausschreibungen
Themenausschreibungen
Die Bewerbungsfrist für das Sommersemester 2024 läuft vom 01. März bis zum 31. März 2024.
Die Bewerbung für eine Abschlussarbeit am Lehrstuhl für Supply Chain Management erfolgt in zwei Schritten:
- Wählen Sie zunächst online mittels der nachfolgenden Links drei Themen (Prio 1 bis 3) aus (Bachelorarbeit / Masterarbeit)
- Zusätzlich zur Themenauswahl senden Sie bitte Ihren tabellarischen Lebenslauf und Notenauszug an Dr. Christopher Münch (christopher.muench@fau.de)
Bitte beachten Sie, dass nur vollständige Bewerbungen berücksichtigt werden können.
Die verbindliche Zusage für die Vergabe einer Abschlussarbeit erfolgt bis spätestens 05. April 2024.
Bachelorstudierende müssen zusätzlich das „Seminar zur Bachelorarbeit“ belegen. An allen Terminen des Seminars herrscht Anwesenheitspflicht.
Zusätzliche Hinweise für Ihre Bewerbung finden Sie hier.
Aktuelle Themen für Abschlussarbeiten:
Die ausgeschriebenen Themen für Bachelor -und Masterarbeiten orientieren sich an den fünf Forschungsbereichen des Lehrstuhls. Darüber hinaus sind auch einige weitergehende Themen ausgeschrieben.
Themenbereich #1: Human capital
Themen:
Immersive Learning: Harnessing the Metaverse for Enhanced Training and Education (master thesis)
The concept of the metaverse, while often associated with virtual reality (VR) and gaming, holds potential applications across various industries, including supply chain management. The metaverse provides opportunities for immersive training and education in supply chain management. Employees can undergo virtual simulations and interactive training modules to learn about complex supply chain processes, logistics, and inventory management in a risk-free environment. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach.
Themenbereich #2: Collaboration
Themen:
Digitally Empowered Sustainability: Tracking and Monitoring Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions Through Innovative Tools and Platforms (master thesis)
Tracking and monitoring scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in real-time requires robust digital tools and platforms that can collect, analyze, and visualize data from various sources across the organization and its supply chain. By leveraging these digital tools and platforms, organizations can gain greater visibility into their emissions across scope 1, 2, and 3 categories, track progress towards reduction targets, and make data-driven decisions to improve sustainability performance. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach.
What are emerging technologies in transportation hub management (including ports, terminals and airports, as well as other critical transportation nodes)? (master thesis)
Keine Themenbeschreibung vorhanden.
What is the impact of AI adoption on supply chain management and what are the current trends and challenges in the integration of AI? (bachelor thesis)
Keine Themenbeschreibung vorhanden.
Themenbereich #3: Supply ecosystems
Themen:
Syncing Realities: Navigating Supply Chain Optimization Through the Metaverse with Digital Twins (master thesis)
The concept of the metaverse, while often associated with virtual reality (VR) and gaming, holds potential applications across various industries, including supply chain management. Digital twins, virtual representations of physical assets or processes, can be leveraged in the metaverse to simulate and optimize supply chain operations. By creating digital twins of factories, warehouses, transportation networks, and products, companies can identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and forecast demand more accurately. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach.
Metaverse Unveiled: Supply Chain Visibility and Transparency Redefined (master thesis)
The concept of the metaverse, while often associated with virtual reality (VR) and gaming, holds potential applications across various industries, including supply chain management. Blockchain technology, which provides secure and transparent record-keeping, can be integrated into the metaverse to enhance supply chain visibility and traceability. Through blockchain-enabled metaverse platforms, stakeholders can track the movement of goods, verify product authenticity, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach.
Metaverse Insights: Real-time Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling for Future Navigation (master thesis)
The concept of the metaverse, while often associated with virtual reality (VR) and gaming, holds potential applications across various industries, including supply chain management. Metaverse platforms equipped with advanced analytics tools can process vast amounts of supply chain data in real-time. By analyzing data streams from IoT devices, sensors, and other sources, companies can gain insights into supply chain performance, identify emerging trends, and predict potential disruptions. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach.
AI-Powered Supply Chain Mastery: Innovations in Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain Optimization (bachelor & master thesis)
Themenbereich #4: Sustainability
Sustainable Horizons: Navigating Risk in the Metaverse for a Resilient Future (master thesis)
The concept of the metaverse, while often associated with virtual reality (VR) and gaming, holds potential applications across various industries, including supply chain management. With increasing emphasis on sustainability and risk management in supply chains, the metaverse can facilitate the implementation of eco-friendly practices and resilience strategies. Companies can use virtual simulations to assess the environmental impact of their operations, evaluate alternative sourcing options, and mitigate supply chain risks related to natural disasters, geopolitical events, and pandemics. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach.
AI-Driven Sustainability: Revolutionizing Sourcing and Procurement Practices (master thesis)
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in advancing sustainability initiatives within logistics and supply chain management (SCM). AI algorithms assess supplier performance, evaluate sustainability metrics, and identify opportunities for ethical sourcing and procurement practices. By partnering with suppliers that adhere to environmental and social responsibility standards, companies promote sustainability throughout their supply chains. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach.
Unveiling Supply Chain Integrity: Artificial Intelligence Redefining Transparency and Traceability (master thesis)
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in advancing sustainability initiatives within logistics and supply chain management (SCM). AI technologies such as blockchain enable transparent and traceable supply chains by recording transactions and product movements in immutable ledgers. By providing visibility into product origins, manufacturing processes, and supply chain intermediaries, companies enhance accountability, reduce the risk of unethical practices, and ensure compliance with sustainability standards. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach.
Harmonizing Sustainability: A Comprehensive Framework for Emission Reduction and Supply Chain Optimization in the Global Context (master thesis)
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions refer to different categories of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an organization’s activities, including those in its supply chain. By addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across their operations and supply chain, organizations can work towards comprehensive greenhouse gas reduction goals and contribute to mitigating climate change. Nevertheless, these activities often conflict with other performance metrics. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate the trade-offs between emissions reduction and other supply chain performance metrics, such as cost, quality, and delivery time using a case study research approach.
Balancing Act: Emission Reduction Strategies and Regulatory Compliance in Sustainable Reporting Frameworks (bachelor & master thesis)
In the context of regulatory compliance and reporting for emission reduction, several complexities arise, such as myriad regulatory frameworks, different scope definitions, data collection and measurement as well as verification and measurement. Addressing these complexities requires a holistic approach to emission reduction that integrates technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and robust governance mechanisms. Organizations must invest in effective management systems, capacity building, and strategic partnerships to navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance and reporting for emission reduction effectively. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate this topic using a case study research approach. The aim of the bachelor thesis is an analysis of secondary data in which sustainability reports are to be examined and evaluated.
How can companies integrate renewable energy sources and implement carbon reduction strategies to minimize Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions throughout their supply chain, fostering a comprehensive approach to sustainability? (bachelor & master thesis)
Keine Themenbeschreibung vorhanden.
How do organizations effectively adopt and implement sustainability standards in supply chains, and what impact do these standards have on overall sustainability outcomes? (master thesis)
Keine Themenbeschreibung vorhanden.
How do companies address and ensure human rights compliance in their supply chains? (bachelor thesis)
Keine Themenbeschreibung vorhanden.
Themenbereich #5: Foresight
Themen:
Für das Sommersemester 2024 sind in diesem Bereich keine Themen ausgeschrieben.