We suggest some ideas of topics for your dissertation on the supply chain: the impact of new technologies on the supply chain, the link between supply chain management and logistics.
Subject 1 - Supply chain and the impact of new technologies
Subject 2 - Supply chain management and logistics
Subject 3 - Ecology and supply chain: for more ecological management of the supply chain
Subject 4 - Supply chain and company performance
Subject 5 - Organization of the logistics chain in mass distribution
Subject 1 - Supply chain and the impact of new technologies
The two themes addressed are those of the logistics chain and that of new technologies.
How are new technologies beneficial to the logistics chain in a company?
Define the concepts involved and define new technologies present in the organization relating to the logistics chain. During an internship, it would be interesting to give specific examples of the organization of logistics chains before the arrival of new technologies and after.
Subject 2 - Supply chain management and logistics
Talk about logistics and supply chain management, a relatively recent term in the business world.
How to make the link between supply chain management and logistics in order to improve the performance of the company?
Highlight the fact that logistics, like the supply chain, are certainly different terms in a business organization, but very closely related since the two aim to make the product available to the customer.
Do a section on logistics, with all its challenges, which will highlight all the physical flows, thanks to IT and the numerous software applications used by the company. A supply chain is everything that concerns procurement and follows the journey from the supplier to the customer.
Give specific case examples by establishing the links between the two in an organization.
Subject 3 - Ecology and supply chain: for more ecological management of the supply chain
Ecology remains a hot topic for all companies, which are constantly in the process of finding solutions to reduce their carbon footprint or various energy bills.
How to manage a supply chain in a more ecological way and what are the challenges for companies?
The candidate will either be able to describe the issues related to environmental protection for the company in which the internship is carried out, or more generally for all companies. To promote interest in companies and in the long-term satisfaction of customers and partners.
What measures should be put in place, and why?
What are the different areas of activity in which a more ecological presence can find its place: transport, production or delivery and recycling, etc.
Subject 4 - Supply chain and company performance
Logistics chains and performance are, of course, two intrinsically linked concepts, since logistics are essential for customer satisfaction and therefore for the future of a company.
How is a company's performance affected by the company's logistics performance?
The candidate will be able to describe the example of his own company and give the different performance criteria that exist. Also talk about customer relations and satisfaction, also about competition which is increasingly important, regardless of the sector of activity.
Subject 5 - Organization of the logistics chain in mass distribution
The subject of the logistics chain is associated with large-scale distribution given its importance in the economy this needs to be well organized. Indeed, large-scale distribution has its peculiarities that should be dealt with in the introduction or in one of the first sections of the essay.
What is the link between the organization of the logistics chain and performance within large retailers?
The candidate will be able to describe the organization of logistics chains in the sector, always giving specific examples of companies. It is also wise to deal with the subject of consumers and demand, which constantly changes over time and the globalization of markets.
Sources: Ayming, Istegroup, Acteos, Tbsearch, Logistics for all