(Solution) 5OS04 Question 3 (AC 1.3) tension in multi-national companies between a wish to adhere to global corporate standards and norms when managing people

This project aim was evaluation of introduction of 3D printing in the spare parts supply chain in ADNOC in UAE. The importance of working on this report is guided by view that ADNOC is working to embrace automation of their supply chain particularly in the category of spare parts sourcing. Hence, for a successful sourcing, investments in 3D printing is identified as core for success in their operations. This is since 3D printing and other forms of automation are increasingly being adopted in different organisations supply chains locally in UAE and internationally. For the importance of investing in 3D printing, the findings of this report evidence the required results to entail;

• ADNOC success owing to remodelling of PS&M strategy, confident and capacity of spare parts sourcing, talent management and staff competency
• Improved relations with entire stakeholders (as explained in stakeholders matrix) improving overall organisation operations. 3-D printing would be an improvement from the current iSourcing hence success in technical and commercial-based evaluation
• Enhance an improvement and robust system and policy development to manage any potential gap in PS&M transformation
• Today, lower than 10% of ADNOC PS&M would be aligned to implementation of 3D printing and other modernisation strategies appropriate for the organisation
• Ensure development of new systems and policies which are appropriate for enhancing the current and future implementation of 3D printing and more modernised systems as a progress of their modernisation

The data which has been sourced in this report is through the application of quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (interviews). These findings have been appropriately supported through the application of desk and secondary research for ADNOC and their external environment. The analysis of these findings has been pursued by use of different tools and techniques as supported by CIPS module notes. From the findings and conclusions obtained in this report, various recommendations can be provided for management of the identified gaps. These include;

• There is a necessity for successfully adopting 3D printing starting with their spare parts sourcing
• By collaborating with UAE government which owns 70% of the ADNOC shares, more revenues would be provided for the organisation successful operations.
• ADNOC engaging all the stakeholders holistically by understanding their interests and expectations
• There is a need to collaborate with government in UAE and other regulators for the sake of improving the suppliers relations
• By collaborating with institutions, they would successfully offer employees learning opportunities
• Adoption of strategic sourcing as part of ADNOC sourcing of 3D printing in spare parts sourcing

 

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For this module “Global Strategic Supply Chain Management”, assessment, a business report which evaluate global strategic approach for management of organisation supply chain has been developed. This has been achieved by evaluating impact of market changes on supply chain, sustainable global sourcing decisions, strategic logistical implications of globalisations, and impact of supply chain management on corporate performance. The organisation of focus is Hertfordshire and West Essex (H&WE) NHS Procurement Services with provision of laptops and computers hardware for entire 5 trusts category of spend. Key findings have been obtained in this report based on analysed data, desk research, facts and CIPS Models and tools (Porter’s 5 Forces, SWOT and STEEPLED analysis and more). One of the main findings is that H&WE does not have a structured supply chain. This is despite of existence of several tiers in the sourcing process of laptops and computers hardware. Another finding is that different factors including social, technology, economy, environment, politics, legal and demographics impact supply chain of H&WE. For sustainable global sourcing decisions, the key findings indicate H&WE as prioritising on 3P’s triple bottom-line of procurement. This is by focusing on Profit, Planet and People. The strategic logistical implications of globalisation main findings include different strategic considerations, logistical risks and opportunities. The final key findings is that supply chain management has a direct implication on corporate performance. From the conclusions of this report, a set of recommendations have been generated which include;

• For supply chain sustainable development, include collaboration, networks improvement and innovativeness
• PS&M in H&WE facilitate L&D opportunities for enhancing ability for supply chain development process
• Improve all stakeholders relations in supply chain for management of different conflicts in their operations
• To develop a well-structured supply chain which is currently lacking in H&WE for management of supply chain risks and performance level challenges