Volume and demand forecasting- DB Schenker

 Overview

Company Description

DB Schenker is the world’s leading global logistics provider — we support industry and trade in the global exchange of goods through land transport, worldwide air and ocean freight, contract logistics and supply chain management. DB Schenker is a division of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG that focuses on logistics and was founded 135 years ago. Integrated logistics resides at the world’s most important intersections, where the flow of goods creates an effective link between carriers. Our value-added services ensure the flow of goods continues seamlessly and supply chains stay lean and optimized for success.

Project Description

Within the international planning department day to day business volume and demand are fluctuating. It is a big challenge to plan as efficient as possible. Based on given circumstances it’s only known shortly before actual execution what volume is available and what demand is related to that. To be more efficient in demand planning it’s needed to have volumes forecasted so they are available much earlier. Having volumes and respective demand earlier available will lead to less empty milage, less CO2 emission, less costs, etc.

Goals of the Project

Within the international planning department day to day business volume and demand are fluctuating. It is a big challenge to plan as efficient as possible. Based on given circumstances it’s only known shortly before actual execution what volume is available and what demand is related to that. To be more efficient in demand planning it’s needed to have volumes forecasted so they are available much earlier. Having volumes and respective demand earlier available will lead to less empty milage, less CO2 emission, less costs, etc.

Deliverables

The ultimate goal is to develop a volume and demand forecasting tool

Essential Student Knowledge

Supply chain management, volume forecasting, demand planning.

We’re also looking for a student that can connect to planners and has good communication skills. Preferably speaks Dutch.

 More information: escf@tue.nl