EXPLORING CURRENT ISSUES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
Matveeva, Ksenia (2015)
Centria ammattikorkeakoulu (Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu)
2015
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http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201503173292
http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201503173292
Tiivistelmä
The importance of the oil and gas industry on the global market is undeniable. However, supply chain management in the industry is facing a lot of challenges caused by varieties of factors. The objective of the thesis is to provide a clear picture of the logistics optimization, uncertainties and further developments.
After researching four biggest industry players it is concluded, that supply chain management is one of the most challenging part of the business. Nevertheless, research process provides an excellent overview of these companies, their current projects and geographical areas of development and exploration.
The aim of the study is to provide an overview of logistics management in the oil and gas industry and its related activities that might be beneficial not only for the industry but also for the third parties – logistics companies.
After researching four biggest industry players it is concluded, that supply chain management is one of the most challenging part of the business. Nevertheless, research process provides an excellent overview of these companies, their current projects and geographical areas of development and exploration.
The aim of the study is to provide an overview of logistics management in the oil and gas industry and its related activities that might be beneficial not only for the industry but also for the third parties – logistics companies.