Supply Chain Principles and ApplicationsSupply Chain Principles and Applications

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Conference 2010Conference 2010

What is supply chain management?What is supply chain management?SOME DEFINITIONS SOME DEFINITIONS

• Supply Chain Management (SCM)Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of a network of interconnected is the management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate involved in the ultimate provision of provision of product and/or and/or service packages required by end customers (Harland). Supply Chain Management spans all packages required by end customers (Harland). Supply Chain Management spans all movement and storage of movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of use , work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of use or consumption (or consumption (supply chain). ).

• Supply chain management (SCM) is the combination of art and science that goes into improving the way a company finds Supply chain management (SCM) is the combination of art and science that goes into improving the way a company finds the raw components it needs to make a product or service and deliver it to customers. The following are five basic the raw components it needs to make a product or service and deliver it to customers. The following are five basic components of SCM.components of SCM.

• A customer focused definition is given by Zokaei & Hines – ”Supply chain strategies require a total systems view of A customer focused definition is given by Zokaei & Hines – ”Supply chain strategies require a total systems view of the linkages in the chain that work together efficiently to create customer satisfaction at the end point of delivery the linkages in the chain that work together efficiently to create customer satisfaction at the end point of delivery to the consumer. As a consequence costs must be lowered throughout the chain by driving out unnecessary costs to the consumer. As a consequence costs must be lowered throughout the chain by driving out unnecessary costs and focusing attention on adding value. Throughput efficiency must be increased, bottlenecks removed and and focusing attention on adding value. Throughput efficiency must be increased, bottlenecks removed and performance measurement must focus on total systems efficiency and equitable reward distribution to those in the performance measurement must focus on total systems efficiency and equitable reward distribution to those in the supply chain adding value. The supply chain system must be responsive to customer requirements.” supply chain adding value. The supply chain system must be responsive to customer requirements.”

• The The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), say that Supply Chain Management encompasses the (CSCMP), say that Supply Chain Management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, , procurement, conversion, and , conversion, and logistics management. It also . It also includes the crucial components of coordination and collaboration with includes the crucial components of coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be , which can be suppliers, , intermediaries, third-party service providers, and , third-party service providers, and customers. In essence, supply chain management integrates . In essence, supply chain management integrates supply and demand management within and across companies. More recently, the loosely coupled, self-organizing network management within and across companies. More recently, the loosely coupled, self-organizing network of businesses that cooperate to provide product and service offerings has been called the of businesses that cooperate to provide product and service offerings has been called the Extended Enterprise..

S C M S C M basicbasic principles principles• A supply chain, as opposed to supply chain management, is a set of organizations directly linked by one or more of the upstream and A supply chain, as opposed to supply chain management, is a set of organizations directly linked by one or more of the upstream and

downstream flows of products, services, finances, and information from a source to a customer. Managing a supply chain is 'supply downstream flows of products, services, finances, and information from a source to a customer. Managing a supply chain is 'supply chain management' (Mentzer chain management' (Mentzer et al.et al., )., ).

• Supply chain event management (SCEM) is a consideration of all possible events and factors that can disrupt a supply chain. With Supply chain event management (SCEM) is a consideration of all possible events and factors that can disrupt a supply chain. With SCEM possible scenarios can be created and solutions devised.SCEM possible scenarios can be created and solutions devised.

Supply chain management must address the following problems:Supply chain management must address the following problems:

• Distribution Network ConfigurationDistribution Network Configuration: In the field of operations research, several types of optimal facility location problems and : In the field of operations research, several types of optimal facility location problems and algorithms have been proposed. Such problems typically minimize the logistics cost with given inter-node transportation cost and algorithms have been proposed. Such problems typically minimize the logistics cost with given inter-node transportation cost and facility location cost. But, when issues of controlling inventory to cope with fluctuating demands are taken into account, issues of facility location cost. But, when issues of controlling inventory to cope with fluctuating demands are taken into account, issues of facility size become critical for each different for each location.facility size become critical for each different for each location.

• Distribution StrategyDistribution Strategy interrogates questions of operating control (centralized, decentralized or shared); interrogates questions of operating control (centralized, decentralized or shared);

• Trade-Offs in Logistical ActivitiesTrade-Offs in Logistical Activities: The former activities must be well coordinated in order to achieve the lowest total logistics cost. : The former activities must be well coordinated in order to achieve the lowest total logistics cost. Trade-offs may increase the total cost if only one of the activities is optimized.Trade-offs may increase the total cost if only one of the activities is optimized.

• InformationInformation: Integration of processes through the supply chain require the sharing of valuable information, including demand signals, : Integration of processes through the supply chain require the sharing of valuable information, including demand signals, forecasts, inventory, transportation, potential collaboration, etc.forecasts, inventory, transportation, potential collaboration, etc.

• Inventory ManagementInventory Management: Quantity and location of inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.: Quantity and location of inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.

• Cash-FlowCash-Flow: Arranging the funding flows, payment terms and methodologies for payment within the supply chain. (UKZN cash flow : Arranging the funding flows, payment terms and methodologies for payment within the supply chain. (UKZN cash flow issues)issues)

Supply chain execution therefore calls for the effective managing and coordinating of the movement of Supply chain execution therefore calls for the effective managing and coordinating of the movement of materials, information and funds across the supply chain. The flow is therefore bi-directional.materials, information and funds across the supply chain. The flow is therefore bi-directional.

S C M activities functions and processes S C M S C M activities functions and processes S C M scope of application/practice scope of application/practice

ACTIVITIES/FUNCTIONSACTIVITIES/FUNCTIONS

Supply chain management therefore takes a cross-functional approach, including managing the movement of raw materials or Supply chain management therefore takes a cross-functional approach, including managing the movement of raw materials or services into an organization, certain aspects of the internal processing of materials into finished goods, as well as the services into an organization, certain aspects of the internal processing of materials into finished goods, as well as the movement of finished goods out of the organization and toward the end-consumer. movement of finished goods out of the organization and toward the end-consumer. As organizations strive to focus on core As organizations strive to focus on core competencies to become more flexible, they reduce their ownership or control of raw materials, services sources and distribution competencies to become more flexible, they reduce their ownership or control of raw materials, services sources and distribution channels. These functions are increasingly being outsourced to other entities that can perform the activities better or more cost channels. These functions are increasingly being outsourced to other entities that can perform the activities better or more cost effectively. effectively.

The effect is to increase the number of organizations involved in satisfying customer demand, while reducing management control of The effect is to increase the number of organizations involved in satisfying customer demand, while reducing management control of daily logistics operations. Less control and more supply chain partners has led to the creation of supply chain management as a daily logistics operations. Less control and more supply chain partners has led to the creation of supply chain management as a discipline to deal with the complexities and the need for the adoption of systems concepts. The purpose of supply chain discipline to deal with the complexities and the need for the adoption of systems concepts. The purpose of supply chain management is thus to improve trust and collaboration among supply chain partners, improving inventory visibility and the management is thus to improve trust and collaboration among supply chain partners, improving inventory visibility and the velocity of inventory movement.velocity of inventory movement.

Supply chain activities can be grouped into strategic, tactical, and operational Supply chain activities can be grouped into strategic, tactical, and operational levels that allows for organizations to see their business levels that allows for organizations to see their business processes from a cross-industry viewpoint.processes from a cross-industry viewpoint.

Strategic LevelStrategic Level

• Strategic partnerships with suppliers, distributors, and customers, creating communication channels for critical information and with suppliers, distributors, and customers, creating communication channels for critical information and operational improvements. operational improvements.

• Product life cycle management, so that new and existing products can be optimally integrated into the supply chain and capacity , so that new and existing products can be optimally integrated into the supply chain and capacity management activities.management activities.

• Information technology supporting the operations throughout the chain. supporting the operations throughout the chain.The strategic level The strategic level is directed to the long term needs requiring resource commitment.is directed to the long term needs requiring resource commitment.

S C M activities functions and processes S C M activities functions and processes (continued)(continued)

Tactical LevelTactical Level

• Sourcing of contracts and other purchasing decisions.Sourcing of contracts and other purchasing decisions.

• Production decisions, including contracting, scheduling, and planning process definition.Production decisions, including contracting, scheduling, and planning process definition.

• Inventory decisions, including quantity, location, and quality of inventory.Inventory decisions, including quantity, location, and quality of inventory.

• Transportation strategy, including frequency, routes, and contracting.Transportation strategy, including frequency, routes, and contracting.

• Benchmarking of all operations against competitors and implementation of best practices throughout the enterprise.Benchmarking of all operations against competitors and implementation of best practices throughout the enterprise.

• Payment milestones.Payment milestones.The tactical leveThe tactical level focuses on customer demand and satisfaction.l focuses on customer demand and satisfaction.

Operational LevelOperational Level

• Daily production and distribution planning, including all nodes in the supply chain.Daily production and distribution planning, including all nodes in the supply chain.

• Production scheduling for each manufacturing facility in the supply chain.Production scheduling for each manufacturing facility in the supply chain.

• Demand planning and forecasting,for both inbound and outbound operations, Demand planning and forecasting,for both inbound and outbound operations,

• Production operations, including the consumption of materials and flow of finished goods.Production operations, including the consumption of materials and flow of finished goods.The operational level The operational level is directed towards mitigating risk.is directed towards mitigating risk.

The importance of Supply Chain Management The importance of Supply Chain Management - organizations increasingly find that they must rely on effective - organizations increasingly find that they must rely on effective supply chains, or networks, to compete in the global market and networked economy. In Peter Drucker's supply chains, or networks, to compete in the global market and networked economy. In Peter Drucker's (1998) new management paradigms, this concept of business relationships extends beyond traditional (1998) new management paradigms, this concept of business relationships extends beyond traditional enterprise boundaries and seeks to organize entire business processes throughout a value chain of multiple enterprise boundaries and seeks to organize entire business processes throughout a value chain of multiple companies.companies.

The evolution of S C M development The evolution of S C M development

During the past decades, globalization, outsourcing and information technology have enabled many During the past decades, globalization, outsourcing and information technology have enabled many organizations, such as Dell and Hewlett Packard, to successfully operate solid collaborative supply networks in organizations, such as Dell and Hewlett Packard, to successfully operate solid collaborative supply networks in which each specialized business partner focuses on only a few key strategic activities. This inter-organizational which each specialized business partner focuses on only a few key strategic activities. This inter-organizational supply network can be acknowledged as a new form of organization. (Likewise Toyota)supply network can be acknowledged as a new form of organization. (Likewise Toyota) However, with the complicated interactions among the players, the network structure fits neither "market" nor However, with the complicated interactions among the players, the network structure fits neither "market" nor "hierarchy" categories. Traditionally, companies in a supply network concentrate on the inputs and outputs of "hierarchy" categories. Traditionally, companies in a supply network concentrate on the inputs and outputs of the processes, with little concern for the internal management working of other individual players. Therefore, the processes, with little concern for the internal management working of other individual players. Therefore, the choice of an internal management control structure is known to impact local firm performance (Mintzberg).the choice of an internal management control structure is known to impact local firm performance (Mintzberg).

In the 21st century, changes in the business environment have contributed to the development of supply In the 21st century, changes in the business environment have contributed to the development of supply chain networks. chain networks. First, as an outcome of globalization and the proliferation of multinational companies, joint First, as an outcome of globalization and the proliferation of multinational companies, joint ventures, strategic alliances and business partnerships, significant success factors were identified, ventures, strategic alliances and business partnerships, significant success factors were identified, complementing the earlier "Just-In-Time", "Lean Manufacturing" and "Agile Manufacturing" practices. Secondly complementing the earlier "Just-In-Time", "Lean Manufacturing" and "Agile Manufacturing" practices. Secondly , technological changes, particularly the dramatic fall in information communication costs, which are a , technological changes, particularly the dramatic fall in information communication costs, which are a significant component of transaction costs, have led to changes in coordination among the members of the significant component of transaction costs, have led to changes in coordination among the members of the supply chain network.supply chain network.

The security management system for supply chains is described in ISO/IEC 28000 and ISO/IEC 28001 and related The security management system for supply chains is described in ISO/IEC 28000 and ISO/IEC 28001 and related standards published jointly by International Standard Organisation and the International Electrotechnical standards published jointly by International Standard Organisation and the International Electrotechnical Commission. Commission.

Computer applications for SCMComputer applications for SCM

As supply chain management and As supply chain management and organisationsorganisations have become more far reaching and complex, so the need to apply have become more far reaching and complex, so the need to apply computerisedcomputerised applications has grown. applications has grown.

Supply chain management software embraces the tools or modules used to execute supply chain transactions, manage supplier Supply chain management software embraces the tools or modules used to execute supply chain transactions, manage supplier relationships and control associated business processes.relationships and control associated business processes.

Supply chain management software is possibly the most fractured and fragmented group of software applications on the planet. Supply chain management software is possibly the most fractured and fragmented group of software applications on the planet. Each of the five major supply chain steps previously outlined comprises dozens of specific tasks, many of which have their own Each of the five major supply chain steps previously outlined comprises dozens of specific tasks, many of which have their own specific software. Some software vendors have assembled many of these different chunks of software together under a single roof, specific software. Some software vendors have assembled many of these different chunks of software together under a single roof, but no one has a complete package that is right for every company. For example, most companies need to track demand, supply, but no one has a complete package that is right for every company. For example, most companies need to track demand, supply, manufacturing status, logistics (i.e. where things are in the supply chain), and distribution. They also need to share data with supply manufacturing status, logistics (i.e. where things are in the supply chain), and distribution. They also need to share data with supply chain partners at an ever increasing ratechain partners at an ever increasing rate . While products from large ERP vendors like SAP’s Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) . While products from large ERP vendors like SAP’s Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) can perform many or all of these tasks, because each industry’s supply chain has a unique set of challenges, many companies can perform many or all of these tasks, because each industry’s supply chain has a unique set of challenges, many companies decide to go with targeted best of breed products instead, even if some integration is an inevitable consequence.decide to go with targeted best of breed products instead, even if some integration is an inevitable consequence.

It’s worth mentioning that the old adage about systems only being as good as the information that they contain applies doubly to It’s worth mentioning that the old adage about systems only being as good as the information that they contain applies doubly to SCM. If the information entered into a demand forecasting application is not accurate then the outcome will be an inaccurate SCM. If the information entered into a demand forecasting application is not accurate then the outcome will be an inaccurate forecast. Similarly, if employees bypass the supply chain systems and try to manage things manually, systems will provide an forecast. Similarly, if employees bypass the supply chain systems and try to manage things manually, systems will provide an incomplete picture. incomplete picture.

Business to Business (B2B) & E Commerce in S C MBusiness to Business (B2B) & E Commerce in S C M

B 2 B Supply Chain E-Basics B 2 B Supply Chain E-Basics A production supply chain refers to the flow of physical goods and associated information from the A production supply chain refers to the flow of physical goods and associated information from the source to the consumer. Key supply chain activities include production planning, purchasing, materials management, distribution, source to the consumer. Key supply chain activities include production planning, purchasing, materials management, distribution, customer service, and sales forecasting. These processes are critical to the success of any operation whether they’re customer service, and sales forecasting. These processes are critical to the success of any operation whether they’re manufacturers, wholesalers, or service providers. Electronic commerce and the Internet are fundamentally changing the nature manufacturers, wholesalers, or service providers. Electronic commerce and the Internet are fundamentally changing the nature of supply chains, and redefining how consumers learn about, select, purchase, and use products and services. The result has been of supply chains, and redefining how consumers learn about, select, purchase, and use products and services. The result has been the emergence of new business-to- business supply chains that are consumer-focused rather than product-focused. They also the emergence of new business-to- business supply chains that are consumer-focused rather than product-focused. They also provide customized products and services. provide customized products and services. ( The UKZN - HHMI experience)( The UKZN - HHMI experience) The traditional Supply Chain is a "Push" Model where the raw material suppliers are at one end of the supply chain. They are The traditional Supply Chain is a "Push" Model where the raw material suppliers are at one end of the supply chain. They are connected to manufacturers and distributors, which are in turn connected to a retailer and the end customer.connected to manufacturers and distributors, which are in turn connected to a retailer and the end customer. Although the Although the customer is the source of the profits, they are only part of the equation in this "push" model. The order and promotion process, customer is the source of the profits, they are only part of the equation in this "push" model. The order and promotion process, which involves customers, retailers, distributors and manufacturers, occurs through time-consuming paperwork. By the time which involves customers, retailers, distributors and manufacturers, occurs through time-consuming paperwork. By the time customers’ needs are filtered through the agendas of all the members of the supply chain, the production cycle ends up serving customers’ needs are filtered through the agendas of all the members of the supply chain, the production cycle ends up serving suppliers every bit as much as customers. suppliers every bit as much as customers.

E-Commerce Supply Chain "Pull" Model - Driven by e-commerce’s capabilities to empower clients, E-Commerce Supply Chain "Pull" Model - Driven by e-commerce’s capabilities to empower clients, many companies are moving many companies are moving from the traditional "push" business model, where manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and marketers have most of the power, from the traditional "push" business model, where manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and marketers have most of the power, to a customer-driven "pull" model. This new business model is less product-centric and more directly focused on the individual to a customer-driven "pull" model. This new business model is less product-centric and more directly focused on the individual consumer and service consumer and service . To succeed in the business environment, companies have recognized that there is an ongoing shift in . To succeed in the business environment, companies have recognized that there is an ongoing shift in the balance of power throughout commerce – from suppliers to customers. the balance of power throughout commerce – from suppliers to customers. In the”Pull” model, customers use electronic In the”Pull” model, customers use electronic connections to pull whatever they need out of the system. connections to pull whatever they need out of the system.

B 2 B & E Commerce in S C M (cont.)B 2 B & E Commerce in S C M (cont.)

The old "push" model involves a linear flow of commerce that keeps many the supply chain players relatively isolated The old "push" model involves a linear flow of commerce that keeps many the supply chain players relatively isolated from end users. With the new customer-driven pull model, it is no longer a linear process. The new supply chain has from end users. With the new customer-driven pull model, it is no longer a linear process. The new supply chain has each participant scrambling to establish direct electronic connections to the end consumer. The result is that each participant scrambling to establish direct electronic connections to the end consumer. The result is that electronic supply-chain connectivity gives end customers the opportunity to become better informed through the electronic supply-chain connectivity gives end customers the opportunity to become better informed through the ability to research and give direction to suppliers. ability to research and give direction to suppliers.

Ultimately, customers have a direct voice in the functioning of the supply chain resulting in greater efficiency that Ultimately, customers have a direct voice in the functioning of the supply chain resulting in greater efficiency that benefits both customers and manufacturers. Companies can better serve customer needs, carry less inventory and benefits both customers and manufacturers. Companies can better serve customer needs, carry less inventory and become more responsive to their markets more quickly. Thus E-commerce continues to impact supply chain become more responsive to their markets more quickly. Thus E-commerce continues to impact supply chain management in a variety of key ways. management in a variety of key ways.

By making more information available about the commercial side of companies, businesses will make their web site a By making more information available about the commercial side of companies, businesses will make their web site a place where customers will not only get detailed information about the services the company offers, but also where place where customers will not only get detailed information about the services the company offers, but also where they can actually conduct business directly with the company. Ultimately, web sites can provide a universal, self-they can actually conduct business directly with the company. Ultimately, web sites can provide a universal, self-service system for customers. Customers can manage the increasingly complex movement of products and service system for customers. Customers can manage the increasingly complex movement of products and information through the supply chain.information through the supply chain.

E-commerce will help companies deliver better services to their customers, accelerate the growth of the e-E-commerce will help companies deliver better services to their customers, accelerate the growth of the e-commerce initiatives that are critical to their business, and lower their operating costs. commerce initiatives that are critical to their business, and lower their operating costs. E-commerce will also allow E-commerce will also allow users to establish an account and obtain real-time information for the end customer to track progress and to users to establish an account and obtain real-time information for the end customer to track progress and to perform other supply chain management and decision support functions. perform other supply chain management and decision support functions.

THE APPLICATION OF SUPPLY CHAINTHE APPLICATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE DELIVERY OF FACILITIESMANAGEMENT IN THE DELIVERY OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICESMANAGEMENT SERVICES

• The application of SCM to Facilities Management is still a nascent science and largely confined to academic analysis and The application of SCM to Facilities Management is still a nascent science and largely confined to academic analysis and debate and limited esoteric research.debate and limited esoteric research.

• SCM is seen to help organisations to execute strategic purchasing for sustainable market position in a rapidly changing and SCM is seen to help organisations to execute strategic purchasing for sustainable market position in a rapidly changing and competitive environment. Facilities would seem able be more effectively managed by adopting strategic alliances in SCM competitive environment. Facilities would seem able be more effectively managed by adopting strategic alliances in SCM with FM suppliers through faster service delivery, increased flexibility with better service efficiency and cost savings.with FM suppliers through faster service delivery, increased flexibility with better service efficiency and cost savings.

• Limitations and future implicationsLimitations and future implications – Very little literature is available on SCM in FM, underlining the current limited – Very little literature is available on SCM in FM, underlining the current limited application and a need for care in considering the appropriatness of use of critical aspects that can be adopted to ensure application and a need for care in considering the appropriatness of use of critical aspects that can be adopted to ensure success of SCM in the context of FM service delivery.success of SCM in the context of FM service delivery.

Construction supply-chain management Construction supply-chain management offers new approaches to reduce the cost of and increase the reliability and speed of offers new approaches to reduce the cost of and increase the reliability and speed of facility construction. Supply-chain management takes a systems view of the production activities of autonomous production facility construction. Supply-chain management takes a systems view of the production activities of autonomous production units (subcontractors and suppliers in construction) and seeks global optimization of these activities. Limited studies in units (subcontractors and suppliers in construction) and seeks global optimization of these activities. Limited studies in construction suggest that poor supply-chain design regularly increases project cost by ten percent (Bertelsen, 1993), and construction suggest that poor supply-chain design regularly increases project cost by ten percent (Bertelsen, 1993), and this estimate is probably conservative. Thus whereas current construction methods tend to support the fragmentation that this estimate is probably conservative. Thus whereas current construction methods tend to support the fragmentation that plagues construction, supply-chain management promises an engineering basis to design, plan, and manage construction plagues construction, supply-chain management promises an engineering basis to design, plan, and manage construction projects in a collaborative manner. The need for improved linking of costs to production performance places priority on projects in a collaborative manner. The need for improved linking of costs to production performance places priority on research and client and supplier cash flow.research and client and supplier cash flow.

S C M application in Facilities ManagementS C M application in Facilities Management

S C M application in Facilities Management (cont)S C M application in Facilities Management (cont)

Turnkey Project Management versus S C M - Turnkey Project Management versus S C M - For years organisations have struggled to deliver effective projects on-time and For years organisations have struggled to deliver effective projects on-time and within budget, particularly in the complex construction arena. But with today's challenges to achieve more with less, within budget, particularly in the complex construction arena. But with today's challenges to achieve more with less, organisations have to justify, plan, monitor and control their projects and programs more closely than ever before. (The organisations have to justify, plan, monitor and control their projects and programs more closely than ever before. (The accidental project manager can be a very expensive way of executing key initiatives). Organisations can no longer count on accidental project manager can be a very expensive way of executing key initiatives). Organisations can no longer count on having the right people with the right experience using the right approach available at all times. In order to stay competitive having the right people with the right experience using the right approach available at all times. In order to stay competitive and effectively deliver on strategy, many organisations work with P M Partners as an external project management partner and effectively deliver on strategy, many organisations work with P M Partners as an external project management partner to offer significant value to their business. This service places the end-to-end responsibility of running key projects with PM to offer significant value to their business. This service places the end-to-end responsibility of running key projects with PM Partner professionals across the project supply chain in a structured but efficient and effective manner, optimising the Partner professionals across the project supply chain in a structured but efficient and effective manner, optimising the resources, considering the complex and ever changing economic environment and most importantly, ensuring the entire resources, considering the complex and ever changing economic environment and most importantly, ensuring the entire process is as transparent as possible through a robust system of communication and control.process is as transparent as possible through a robust system of communication and control.

In ConclusionIn Conclusion

The full use of Supply ChainManagement Principles and practice for facilfities management is seemingly a long way from direct The full use of Supply ChainManagement Principles and practice for facilfities management is seemingly a long way from direct application he immediate future; however the potential is clearly there. A parallel with SCM applications can however be application he immediate future; however the potential is clearly there. A parallel with SCM applications can however be drawn with our construction projectsand project management, especially in terms of large scale Turnkey Project drawn with our construction projectsand project management, especially in terms of large scale Turnkey Project management as indicated.management as indicated.

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Acknowledgements and ReferencesAcknowledgements and References

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