Abstract

Purpose- To briefly explore the topic of improving supply chain resilience using strategic sourcing and its benefits to businesses when adopted. The project also develops a framework for the implementation of the principles of strategic sourcing for an HVAC manufacturer and supplier in the UAE, considering the pandemic and its impact on market requirements. Approach- Define the need for strategic sourcing to meet the current market condition in the UAE. Develop a strategic sourcing framework tailor-made to the company based on the requirement of the case study to offer an advantage in the current market. Develop methodologies to implement strategic sourcing and supplier development. Research Findings & Implication- Advantages that could be had switching to a local supplier during the pandemic and the how to develop a sourcing strategy to meet the changing market landscape and establish the company with improved supply chain resilience.

Publication Date

1-26-2022

Document Type

Master's Project

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Engineering Management (ME)

Department, Program, or Center

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Advisor

Slim Saidi

Advisor/Committee Member

Dua Weraikat

Campus

RIT Dubai

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