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Table of Contents

Declaration. 2

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.. 4

1.1 Background of the Study. 4

1.2 Problem Statement 5

1.3 Research Aim.. 5

1.4 Research Objectives. 5

1.5 Significance of the Study. 5

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.. 6

2.1 Adopted theoretical models. 6

2.2 Review of Current Literature. 6

2.2.1 Sustainable sourcing in Oman Oil and Gas Sector Supply Chains. 6

2.2.2 Sustainable Sourcing Features of P2P System.. 7

2.2.3 Impact of Implementing P2P on Sustainable Sourcing. 7

2.2.4 Improving sustainable sourcing in the oil and gas supply chains. 8

2.4 Conceptual Framework. 9

2.5 Research Gap. 9

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY. 10

3.1 Suggested Methodologies. 10

3.2 Research Justification. 10

3.3 Data Collection Methods and Data Analysis Techniques. 11

3.4 Future Work Timeline (Research Plan) 11

3.4.1 Gantt Chart Analysis. 11

3.5 Possible Challenges and Mitigation Measures. 12

3.5.1 Possible Challenges. 12

3.5.2 Mitigation Measures. 12

3.6 Ethical Statement 12

References. 13

6.0 Appendices. 17

6.1 Appendix 1: Summary of P2P Steps. 17

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

In the recent past, Procurement to Pay (P2P) has attracted immense popularity in different organisations and sectors (Ramos, 2024); (Pelkonen, 2024) and (Långström, 2021). For Oman oil and gas industry, in 2023, an estimation of the revenues was at $26.1 billion informed by average oil price of $55 per barrel with oil and gas sector attracting 53 and 14% of the overall revenues (Administration, 2024). For improved efficiencies and sustainability in their supply chains, Oman oil and gas sector can prioritise on investing on P2P system. This is line with the Net-Zero Emissions Strategy as they are progressing to achieving net-zero emissions (OmanLNG, 2024). The need for an efficient supply chain is further underscored by report on expected oil output decrease by 2024 with 3.3%. A summary of SWOT analysis is illustrated in the following;

Table 1: SWOT Analysis Summary (Author)

Despite of multiple research works focusing on integrating sustainable sourcing and improving efficiencies of supply chain networks, limited focus is evident on the relevance of P2P system. This research will focus on developing an elaborate analysis of application of P2P system in Oman oil and gas. Also, impact of implementation of P2P on sustainable sourcing will be evaluated (Pelkonen, 2024).

1.2 Problem Statement

The issue to be evaluated in this report is need for sustainability and efficiency in supply chain networks Post-COVID pandemic and economic downturn (Özatay, 2020). There lack appreciation of success of P2P system in supply chain is an impediment to enhancing efficiencies of Oman oil and gas sector and improved efficiencies (Rentizelas, 2020). Past studies have majorly delved on stakeholders’ relationships and embracing 3Ps Model of sustainability which looks at people, planet and profits (Mishra, 2024). Specifically, there lacks any research work which have directly pursued an evaluation and detailed analysis of P2P system implementation.

1.3 Research Aim

This research aims to investigate the impact of Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) on sustainable sourcing in the oil and gas supply chain in Oman.

1.4 Research Objectives

The significance of this research study would include;

1. To explore the objectives of sustainable sourcing in Oman oil and gas sector supply chains.
2. To identify the sustainable sourcing features of P2P System.
3. To access the impact of implementing P2P on sustainable sourcing in Oman’s oil and gas supply chain.
4. To propose recommendations for improving sustainable sourcing in the oil and gas supply chains.

1.5 Significance of the Study

Most of the past studies in sustainable sourcing have focused on adoption issues from end-user context (Ramos, 2024). The concept of P2P system and its impact on sustainable sourcing has not attracted immense focus in modern research. Hence, this research is significant since it will offer new theoretical perspective on the P2P system on sustainable sourcing. The identified findings would form background for future research in this area.

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Adopted theoretical models

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