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The Need for Transformation in Supply Chain to Meet the Needs of Tomorrow. IIMM Disha Conference, Mumbai. 24-January-2013 Michael Wheeler. A Transformation Case Study. The need for transformation at OxyChem : Highly commoditized products
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The Need for Transformation in Supply Chain to Meet the Needs of Tomorrow IIMM Disha Conference, Mumbai 24-January-2013 Michael Wheeler
A Transformation Case Study • The need for transformation at OxyChem: • Highly commoditized products • Global competition from low labour cost countries with world scale manufacturing and low-cost feed stocks • Corporate need for OxyChem to supply free cash flow to Occidental Petroleum’s Oil & Gas arm for increased exploration and production • The solution: • Order Fulfilment • Demand chain planning driving production planning and scheduling; • Logistics network optimization; • Procure to Pay • Strategic Sourcing; • Centralized procurement; • VMI; • Vendor joint improvement programs; • Customer Relationship Management • Leadership, team work and personal transformation.
What’s Needed in Tomorrow’s Supply Chain • Procurement and engineering teaming to lower total life cycle cost from conceptual engineering to final design; • Integrated planning and scheduling providing accurate demand forecasts and execution to the schedule; • Supplier relationship management and joint improvement programs; • Competent and curious employees; • Proactive risk management / supply disruption management; • Digitization of the Supply Chain and big data analytics.
Observations on the Needs of Transformation in India • Planning; • Employee development; • Diligence and sustainability; • Teamwork and trust; • Deference to seniors and an environment for open dialogue; • A strong case for change; • Become a strong competitor on the global stage.