Master of Science in International Procurement and Supply Management

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    Challenges for overseas firm setting up in India. An analysis from supply chain perspective.
    (Griffith College, 2021) Gali, Purna Rao
    Purpose – The purpose of the research is to explore various supply chain risks that are present in Indian context and can be seen in future as well. The research also looks to present the most effective method for treating supply chain risk management in India. Design/research methodology/approach- A non-probability purposive sampling method was deployed to conduct an online survey through Google form in different supply chain management groups in social media platforms. A total of 155 participants participated in the survey. A mono-quantitative research methodology was adopted for this research. Findings – Most of the participants work in international companies as they have mentioned the ownership for majority of companies as 100% foreign or foreign majority. It was also observed that most of the participants work for companies that have less than 200 employees which indicates the most of the companies are new or small to medium sized companies. In relation to the supply chain risks secondary research has highlighted legal challenges, tax regime, intellectual property rights, dispute resolution, strikes, riots, social unrest, and natural calamities as some of the common supply chain risks in India. However, the primary research has found that Inadequate utility infrastructure, Corruptions/Bribery, and Taxation problems have been major supply chain risk or challenges for companies since 2015. It has also found that Major accidents such as fire/explosion/collapse of infrastructure etc, Terrorism/Riots/Civil unrest, Transport related factors, Inadequate logistics infrastructure, Frauds (physical resources/theft/intellectual property etc), Labour related problems (Strikes, unskilled labour etc) and Taxation problems are the main causes of operational impact in companies in relation to supply chain and Major accidents such as fire/explosion/collapse of infrastructure etc, Terrorism/Riots/Civil unrest, Transport related factors, Inadequate logistics infrastructure, Frauds (physical resources/theft/intellectual property etc), Labour related problems (Strikes, unskilled labour etc) and Taxation problems are the major disruption factor/s that affect the supply chain in an organization in next three years in India. Originality/Value – The research adds to the previous research of supply chain risk for foreign companies looking to set up business in India by highlighting the supply chain risk that have been seen since 2015, and supply chain risk that have huge operational impact and also the supply chain risk that can be seen in future as well. The research also concludes that the most effective method for treating supply chain risk management in India cannot be designed as supply chain risk depends on external environment and also companies has to treat “supply chain security as a journey, not a destination”.
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    Challenges for overseas firm setting up in India. An analysis from supply chain perspective.
    (Griffith College, 2021) PURNA RAO GALI
    Purpose – The purpose of the research is to explore various supply chain risks that are present in Indian context and can be seen in future as well. The research also looks to present the most effective method for treating supply chain risk management in India. Design/research methodology/approach- A non-probability purposive sampling method was deployed to conduct an online survey through Google form in different supply chain management groups in social media platforms. A total of 155 participants participated in the survey. A mono-quantitative research methodology was adopted for this research. Findings – Most of the participants work in international companies as they have mentioned the ownership for majority of companies as 100% foreign or foreign majority. It was also observed that most of the participants work for companies that have less than 200 employees which indicates the most of the companies are new or small to medium sized companies. In relation to the supply chain risks secondary research has highlighted legal challenges, tax regime, intellectual property rights, dispute resolution, strikes, riots, social unrest, and natural calamities as some of the common supply chain risks in India. However, the primary research has found that Inadequate utility infrastructure, Corruptions/Bribery, and Taxation problems have been major supply chain risk or challenges for companies since 2015. It has also found that Major accidents such as fire/explosion/collapse of infrastructure etc, Terrorism/Riots/Civil unrest, Transport related factors, Inadequate logistics infrastructure, Frauds (physical resources/theft/intellectual property etc), Labour related problems (Strikes, unskilled labour etc) and Taxation problems are the main causes of operational impact in companies in relation to supply chain and Major accidents such as fire/explosion/collapse of infrastructure etc, Terrorism/Riots/Civil unrest, Transport related factors, Inadequate logistics infrastructure, Frauds (physical resources/theft/intellectual property etc), Labour related problems (Strikes, unskilled labour etc) and Taxation problems are the major disruption factor/s that affect the supply chain in an organization in next three years in India. Originality/Value – The research adds to the previous research of supply chain risk for foreign companies looking to set up business in India by highlighting the supply chain risk that have been seen since 2015, and supply chain risk that have huge operational impact and also the supply chain risk that can be seen in future as well. The research also concludes that the most effective method for treating supply chain risk management in India cannot be designed as supply chain risk depends on external environment and also companies has to treat “supply chain security as a journey, not a destination”.
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    Procurement in the Irish Fefence Forces and Department of Defence: An exploratory study
    (Griffith College, 2021) McGettigan, Adrian
    In this dissertation it is proposed that opportunities exist to enhance procurement outcomes in the Irish Defence Forces, (DF) and Department of Defence, (DOD) through increased professionalisation of the procurement stream and network management. This study is an exploratory investigation of procurement processes in the DF and the DOD, who together procure goods, items and services which enable the DF to undertake their assigned roles and to deliver support to the Irish State as required. The objective of the research was to examine the current procurement processes employed and consider potential options for the future based on the experiences of procurement practitioners both internal to, and external from, the DF and DOD. The investigation is orientated around the experiences of eight key procurement personnel who work in the DF and DOD and three personnel who work in external organisations. Qualitative research methods using semi-structured interviews have been employed to examine the experiences of procurement in the DF and DOD as well as procurement practices external to the DF and DOD. Thematic Analysis has been undertaken, with four themes and twelve subthemes emerging from the data assessment. The research finds that the current hybrid model is effective but could be enhanced with further resourcing and a reconfiguration through network structuring. The requirement for additional resources, the value of education and training, and the benefits of experience, in addition to the tenure of procurement appointments are all identified as key findings of the study. Recommendations for further research have been made in the areas of staffing, appointment duration and education and training. Recommendations were also made regarding the establishment of senior management offices for both capability development and procurement, professionalisation of the work stream, provision of a standardised education and training structure and the establishment of a minimum tenure of appointment.