Evaluation of Supply Chain Management for Energy Efficiency: Delta State Government

This study evaluates how supply chain management can support the development of energy efficient measures to overcome existing barriers, with a focus on Delta State Government. It explores the significance of energy efficiency, the role of supply chain management, and the barriers involved. The research methodology includes primary and secondary data collection methods, and the data analysis is done using thematic analysis. The study concludes with recommendations for further studies.

Evaluation of how supply chain management can support the
development of energy efficient measures to overcome existing
barriers: Delta state government

ABSTRACT
Development of energy efficient is most essential and effective part for an organisation
to overcome existing barriers such as political impact, economical impact and social impact. All
these are possible with the use of supply chain management within Delta state government. For
this, government help an organisation by motivating them to develop energy efficiency easily.
Along with this, government play vital role by providing accurate amount of capital to innovate
in their supply chain system. It will also help an organisation to accomplish long term goals and
objectives within given time duration. In order to analyse accurate amount of information about
the importance of energy efficiency, different research methods have been used by research such
as primary and secondary method of data collection, qualitative and quantitative research,
research approach, research philosophy, research strategy, questionnaire etc. All these are
consider main and useful method of investigation which will help an organisation to identify
accurate information about the development of energy efficiency. Along with this, data analysis
have been done with the help of thematic analysis. In this method, different number of themes
have been created which help a researcher to minutely analysis response of respondents.
Discussion have been done on the basis of secondary research which will help a researcher by
providing information in accurate and in-depth manner. Conclusion and recommendations
helped an organisation by fulfilling research objectives as well as providing recommendations
for further study.

Table of Contents
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................................................2
TITLE..............................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
MOTIVATION ...............................................................................................................................2
RESEARCH QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ....................................................................................................4
Data analysis ...................................................................................................................................6
DATA ANALYSIS..........................................................................................................................7
DISCUSSION................................................................................................................................20
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................22
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES.................................................................23
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................27
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TITLE
An Evaluation of how supply chain management can support the development of energy
efficient measures to overcome existing barriers: Delta state government perspectives.
INTRODUCTION
Energy Efficiency represents a key resources for social and economic development, and
giving substantial advantages to various stakeholders. To bring better coordination in between
business objectives and energy issues has associated the large number of benefits like cost
saving, profitability, quality and improved competitiveness. Therefore, energy efficiency can be
strategic benefits, not just a marginal problem for business. However, large number of
organisations, especially SMEs faced different issues and, in few cases, hostility when trying to
implement energy efficiency action in effective and efficient manner. Energy efficiency refers
one of the easiest as well as most cost effective and essential ways to combat climate variation,
reduce energy costs for consumers, enhance the competitiveness of business, clean the air
breathe (Bulkeley, 2013). The most dominant barriers or issues are the lack of awareness and
access to capital, especially in forms of life cycle cost effects. Along with this, supply chain
management introduces as an effective way used by state government in order to overcome those
barriers and enhancing energy performance. For this report chosen organisation is Chevron
corporation which is an American multinational energy organisation. It was founded in 1879 by
Michael Wirth and headquartered in San Ramon, California, U.S., Nigeria and work under Delta
state government.
Significance of the research: Supply chain is most essential and important for an
organisation to reduce their wastage related to energy efficiency. Energy efficiency represents as
an effective resources for social as well as economic development. It will help an organisation by
giving substantial advantages to various stakeholders (Charles Jr, Schmidheiny and Watts,2017).
It is also essential for an organisation to overcome the impact of waste management as well as
retain customers for long time.
Rational of this research:
Main rationale behind conducting this research is to develop understanding regarding the
development of energy efficiency. With the help of this research, researcher will easily identify
significance of supply chain management in development of energy efficiency. Therefore, this
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study will also support an investigator to ascertain different barriers that are involved in
development of energy efficiency. Along with this, this research will also assist an investigator
to identify role of Delta state government in reduction of barriers in development of energy
efficiency (De Jesus and Mendonça, 2018).
Objectives:
Research objective is most essential and significant part for dissertation which will help
an investigator to complete each activities of tasks of research in most effective manner.
Research objective is based on two variables which is dependent and independent. According to
the given topic, supply chain management is a dependent variable which will support an
organisation to develop energy efficient measures with aim to overcome existing barriers.
Research objective is also important for the researcher to complete dissertation within given time
duration (Dubey and et. al., 2017). There are some important objectives according to the topic
which are determined as under:
 To develop basic understanding about the development of energy efficiency.
 To Identify importance of supply chain management in development of energy
efficiency.
 To ascertain barrier that are involved in development of energy efficiency.
 To determine the role of Delta state government in reduction of barriers in development
of energy efficiency.
MOTIVATION
There are different motivations to enhance energy efficiency. In order to reduce energy
use help an organisation to reduce their energy costs and may output in a financial cost saving to
customers. Reducing energy use is also identify as an effective solution to the issue of
overcoming greenhouse gas emissions. Supply chain management developing chances and
promoting high standards of social, environmental and safety performance. In addition to
operational and efficiency excellence, Chevron corporation approach in order to managing their
supply chain which emphasis on two components that are more critical to keeping their own
commitment to being a good partner (Elum, Modise and Nhamo, 2017). Another essential and
effective solution is to overcome government-led energy subsidies that boost high energy
consumption as well as inefficient energy use in different nations in the world. Apart from this,
manufacturing processes and systems are mainly seen as independent entities; therefore, the
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main objective and motive of rising energy efficiency is pursued at an individual level of
organisation.
At the largest scale, supply chain are activities, organisation, people and information
which is responsible for the raw material, transportation of resources and elements into finished
goods to fulfil the needs and wants of end users. There are different key activities and actors that
included in supply chain management of Chevron corporation such as raw material, retailer,
customer, manufacture, wholesale, distributor and logistics i.e. warehouse, transports etc. All
these are essential factor which help an organisation to fulfil customer's need and gain better
advantages within given time duration (Fankhauser and Soare, 2013). In addition to this,
transportation between disposal phases and subsequent production process stage give an
opportunity to Chevron corporation to better know the significance of life cycle energy impacts.
Therefore waste and logistic management activities must be incorporated in the evaluation for
the betterment of energy efficiency.
Apart from this, Delta state government also play essential role in motivating Chevron
corporation in regards of its supply chain management. For this, government play important role
by providing fund and many resources to implement innovation in their supply chain system. As
it will highly support an organisation to gain competitive benefits within given time duration.
Motivation is most essential technique which will help an organisation to develop supply chain
management system and overcome impact of waste management as well as achieve better
outcomes within given time duration (Furlan Matos, Alves and et. al., 2017).
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Research question refers to an answerable inquiry in to particular issue or concern. It is
an initial stage in research project. Specifying research question is methodological departure of
investigation in both social and natural sciences. Answer to the research question will aid to
address research issues which aids in solving the problems in an effective manner. Specifying
research question is one of primary methodological steps that researcher has to be take when
understanding investigation in an effective manner. It is necessary that research questions should
be clearly as well as accurately defined (Govindan and Soleimani, 2017).
 What are the basic concept or phenomena about the development of energy efficiency?
 What are the importance of supply chain management in development of energy
efficiency?
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 What are the barrier that are involved in development of energy efficiency?
 What are the role of Delta state government in reduction of barriers in development of
energy efficiency?
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
It refers to process that is mainly gather the data and information for purpose of making
effective business decisions. Under this, methodology may consists surveys, publication
investigation and some of the other research techniques consists historical and present
information. It is a kind of academic activity that mainly used for gathering, organizing and also
examining data in an effective manner (Green and Haines, 2015). It explains those techniques
and tools which are mainly used to collect relevant information on particular research study. It
introduces as an effective process used by investigator to collect accurate information about the
importance of supply chain management in development of energy efficient measures to
overcome existing barriers. Some important and useful methods are determined as under:
Research philosophy: It is a belief regarding the way in which information regarding a
phenomenon should be accumulated, analysed and applied. Various types of research
philosophies mention below:
Interpretivism research philosophy- Under this, interpretive investigators assume that the
access to reality is through social constructions like shared meanings and consciousness.
Development of the interpretivist philosophy is based on critique of positivism in to social
sciences. This philosophy is based on the qualitative analysis (Hadian and Madani, 2015).
Positivism research philosophy- It is related with the scientific method and positivists
believe that the social sciences can be rigorously scientific as natural sciences.
Interpretivisim philosophy will be applied in this topic which will assist in evaluating
information information about the topic in effective manner. It will further support an
investigator in arriving of appropriate conclusion regrading the study (Hawken, Lovins and
Lovins, 2013). On the other side, positivism philosophy is not much appropriate and suitable for
carrying out investigation in systematic manner.
Research approach: It is identify as an useful procedures and plan used by researcher to
gather appropriate data about the topic. Deductive and inductive are consider two main types of
research approach which will be applied by researcher to collect data in accurate manner.
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Inductive approach- It is generally related with the qualitative investigation and it is
frequently related with the research literature that is grounded theory.
Deductive approach- It mainly starts with hypotheses and emphasis on causality. It
begins with social theory that find compelling and also test implications with data (Huisingh and
et. al., 2015).
According to current study, inductive approach will be applied because it help an
investigator to collect information and data in form of quality. On the other hand, deductive
approach is not applicable for this study because it requires data in form of figurers, hard facts
and numbers.
Research Strategy: It introduces as a step-by-step plan of action that provides accurate
direction to its thoughts and efforts. With the help of this, a researcher can conduct investigation
systematically and collect appropriate data about the study (Kostka, Moslener and Andreas,
2013). There are different types of research strategy which is case study, quantitative survey,
qualitative interviews and action-oriended research. All these are identify main types of strategy
in research but according to the investigation, case study will be used by researcher. As it
provide accurate and in-depth information regarding the study.
Research design: It introduces as an useful structure or plan for a research or a list of
procedure and specifications for accumulating and controlling a research project. Descriptive,
experimental and exploratory are consider three main types of research design which is essential
for analysing the impact.
Descriptive research design- It seeks to be explain current status of phenomenon or
variable. In this, investigator does not start with hypothesis but it mainly develop one after data is
gathered (Kumar and et. al., 2017).
Exploratory research design- In this, thoughts of an investigator is main key dependent
on personal inclination regarding specific topic.
Experimental research design- It is one of the scientific methods to develop cause and
effect relationship between variable groups in research study. In addition to this, investigators
make an effort to control for all the variables expect one being to be manipulated.
For this study, descriptive as a type of research design will be used because it help the
researcher to derive valid conclusion about the study.
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Data collection: There are two importance type of data collection methods which is used
by investigator to accumulate accurate data about the topic. Primary and secondary are two
different methods of data collection which mention below:
Primary data- It is gathered through an individual for first time. The different sources of
gathering primary data are surveys, questionnaire, observations etc. For collecting primary data,
questionnaire will be followed by researcher which will support them to accumulate reliable or
valid information according to the study (Lieder and Rashid, 2016).
Secondary data- In this data is collected through other person. Books, journals,
magazines etc. are identified effective sources which will be followed by researcher to gather in-
depth information about the study.
Sampling: There are two form of sampling methods which is probability and non-
probability. In order to select sample size for this project, probability sampling will be applied by
researcher. The random sampling has been used through an investigator because it is not based
and also provide the equal chance to all the respondents in an effective manner. Main reason
behind choosing this method is it not require more time and cost of researcher. Therefore, 40
respondents will be taken into consideration (Linnenluecke, Griffiths and Winn, 2013). On the
other side, non-probability sampling is not useful for this project because it require more sources
of an enterprise.
Data analysis
It is also consider most significant and appropriate part of research methodology. For
this, thematic analysis introduces one of the most significant and effective part of data analysis.
In this case, different themes or patterns will be created on each questions which will further
support an investigator to analysis accurate data without wasting their time (Luthra and et. al.,
2015).
Gantt Chart
It is a kind of the bar chart that help in illustrates project schedule. Chart lists all the tasks
which need to be performed at workplace. On the other hand, it is horizontal bar chart that
represents visually project plan over period of time. Under this chart, activities are to be
segmented on the basis of given time period in an effective manner. It is visual view of the
scheduled tasks over time. It is mainly used for the purpose of planning project of all the sized
and they are more useful way of showing work schedule done on particular day. It will aids in
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view begin and the end dated of project in simple manner (Puppim de Oliveira and Jabbour,
2017). The Gantt chart is mainly used for the purpose of tracking schedule of project, for this, it
is able to show extra information regarding different phases or tasks of project.
DATA ANALYSIS
It is also consider most significant and appropriate part of research methodology. For
this, thematic analysis introduces one of the most significant and effective part of data analysis.
In this case, different themes or patterns will be created on each questions which will further
support an investigator to analysis accurate data without wasting their time (Purvis and Grainger,
2013).
Q1) Are you aware about concept of supply chain management? Frequency
a) Yes 36
b) No 4
Q2) Do you think that proper supply chain management support an
organisation in development of energy efficiency
Frequency
a) Agree 38
b) Disagree 2
Q3) What are the crucial factor for an ideal supply chain? Frequency
a) Supply Chain Network Design 10
b) Supply Chain Costs 12
c) Ethical Procurement and Corporate Responsibility 8
d) Inventory Management 10
Q4) What are the major challenges encountered in context of supply
chain?
Frequency
a) Social Barriers 12
b) Economical Barriers 8
c) Political Barriers 10
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d) CSR Barriers 10
Q5) What are the importance of supply chain management in the context
of Chevron?
Frequency
a) Boost in customer practices 15
b) Improve financial practices 15
c) Reduce operating cost 10
Q6) Do you think that supply chain management can enhance energy
efficiency?
Frequency
a) Yes 32
b) No 8
Q7) How can the existing barriers in the context of supply chain
management can be overcome?
Frequency
a) Transport management system 18
b) Creating a risk management plan 10
c) Improvement in communication and visibility 12
Q8) How does Delta state government assist in reduction of barriers in
development of energy efficiency?
Frequency
a) Provision of funds 15
b) Creating Awareness 13
c) Formulation of policies 12
Q9) How important do you think energy efficiency practices are in the
context of business?
Frequency
a) Better ROI 12
b) Better market reputation 10
c) Cutting down of cost 18
Q10) What is the importance of undertaking energy efficiency practices Frequency
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in supply chain management?
a) Smooth functioning of operations 15
b) Better transpiration facilities 10
c) Quick service delivery 15
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Theme 1) People are aware about concept of supply chain management.
Q1) Are you aware about concept of supply chain management? Frequency
a) Yes 36
b) No 4
Interpretation:
From the discussion of above given project it has been interpreted that 36 out of 40
employees are aware about the concept of supply chain management thus it is the most
appropriate aspect that helps a business in managing supply of business in effective manner.
Remaining 4 people are not aware about the same as they are not having significant idea and
knowledge about the concept as they are not really interested towards the area of supply chain
management.
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36
4
a)Yes
b)No

Theme 2) The proper supply chain management support an organisation in development of
energy efficiency.
Q2) Do you think that proper supply chain management support an
organisation in development of energy efficiency
Frequency
a) Agree 38
b) Disagree 2
Interpretation:
As per the in-depth analysis of the project it has been identified that 38 out of 40
respondents are agree with this statement that The proper supply chain management support an
organisation in development of energy efficiency. However energy efficiency is required to
managing the operations of business in effective manner without harming any aspect of
environment. Remaining 2 people are not agree with the same as per their opinion supply chain
management does not support an organisation in development of energy efficiency.
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38
2
a)Agree
b)Disagree

Theme 3) There are multiple crucial factor for an ideal supply chain.
Q3) What are the crucial factor for an ideal supply chain? Frequency
a) Supply Chain Network Design 10
b) Supply Chain Costs 12
c) Ethical Procurement and Corporate Responsibility 8
d) Inventory Management 10
Interpretation:
According to the detailed analysis of the project it has been determined that there are
multiple crucial factor for an ideal supply chain. 10 out of 40 people are said that supply chain
network design is the most crucial aspect that support the supply chain management. 12 people
are in favour of supply chain costs and 8 people are go with ethical procurement and corporate
responsibility and remaining people are in favour of inventory management, thus these are the
major aspect of supply chain management however proper functioning of these aspects are
required for maintaining proper flow of supply chain.
12
10
12 8
10
a)Supply Chain Network
Design
b)Supply Chain Costs
c)Ethical Procurement and
Corporate Responsibility
d)Inventory Management

Theme 4) There are different challenges encountered in context of supply chain.
Q4) What are the major challenges encountered in context of supply
chain?
Frequency
a) Social Barriers 12
b) Economical Barriers 8
c) Political Barriers 10
d) CSR Barriers 10
Interpretation:
According to the detailed analysis of the project it has been interpreted that There are
different challenges encountered in context of supply chain. 12 out of 40 people are go with
social barriers as social aspect are the key challenge that encounter in the context of supply
chain. 8 people are in favour of Economical barriers, 10 people are go with political barriers and
remaining people are go with CSR barriers, thus these above mentioned are the key challenges
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12
8 10
10
a) Social Barriers
b) Economical Barriers
c) Political Barriers
d) CSR Barriers

which are faces businesses during the function of supply chain management. These are requires
to be overcome for smooth operations of business at market place.
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Theme 5) The importance of supply chain management in the context of Chevron.
Q5) What are the importance of supply chain management in the context
of Chevron?
Frequency
a) Boost in customer practices 15
b) Improve financial practices 15
c) Reduce operating cost 10
Interpretation:
The detailed analysis of the project represents that there are multiple importance of
supply chain management in the context of Chevron. The survey conducted among 40
respondents and among all of them 15 respondents are said that boost in customer practices in
the key importance of supply chain management which is attained by Chevron, 15 people are go
with the option of improve financial practices and remaining people are in favour of reduce
operating cost, thus these are the key benefits that are attained by Chevron through smooth
functioning of supply chain management.
15
15
15
10
a)Boost in customer practices
b)Improve financial practices
c)Reduce operating cost

Theme 6) People think that supply chain management can enhance energy efficiency.
Q6) Do you think that supply chain management can enhance energy
efficiency?
Frequency
a) Yes 32
b) No 8
Interpretation:
The detailed evaluation of the project determines that 32 out of 40 people said that
supply chain management can enhance energy efficiency, thus proper flow of supply chain
management helps an organisation in saving energy which significantly enhance energy
efficiency. This may result in higher growth of firm. Remaining 8 people are not in favour with
the same as per their opinion supply chain management is not effective in enhancing the energy
efficiency. It is essential for a business to maintain operations in effective manner for the purpose
of attaining significant growth and success.
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32
8
a)Yes
b)No

Theme 7) The existing barriers in the context of supply chain management can be
overcome.
Q7) How can the existing barriers in the context of supply chain
management can be overcome?
Frequency
a) Transport management system 18
b) Creating a risk management plan 10
c) Improvement in communication and visibility 12
Interpretation:
According to the detail analysis of the project it has been founded that there are multiple
barriers in the context of supply chain management which are requires to be overcome by the
business. Among the selected 40 respondents of the survey 18 people are go with the aspect of
transport management system, 10 are in favour of creating risk management plan and remaining
people are go with the option of improvement in communication and visibility. However the
above mentioned aspect are the key tools that helps an business in reducing barriers related to
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18
10
12
a)Transport management
system
b)Creating a risk management
plan
c)Improvement in
communication and visibility

supply chain management as it is quite important for the businesses to overcome the errors
within supply chain in respect to maintaining smooth functioning of organisational operations.
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Theme 8) In different manner Delta state government assist in reduction of barriers in
development of energy efficiency.
Q8) How does Delta state government assist in reduction of barriers in
development of energy efficiency?
Frequency
a) Provision of funds 15
b) Creating Awareness 13
c) Formulation of policies 12
Interpretation:
From the detailed analysis of the survey report it has been interpreted that Delta state
government assist in a business in different manner to reduction of barriers in development of
energy efficiency. Among the overall 40 respondents 15 are in favour of provision of funds, thus
government of Delta state helps businesses in maintaining proper providing of funds and capital,
13 people are in favour of creating awareness as this is also a major role performance by the
government and remaining people are in favour of formulation of policies, thus proper follow up
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15
13
12
a)Provision of funds
b)Creating Awareness
c)Formulation of policies

of government norms helps the business in reducing the barriers in development of energy
efficiency.
Theme 9) Energy efficiency practices are important in the context of business.
Q9) How important do you think energy efficiency practices are in the
context of business?
Frequency
a) Better ROI 12
b) Better market reputation 10
c) Cutting down of cost 18
Interpretation:
As per the in-depth analysis of the project it has been evaluated that Energy efficiency
practices are important in the context of business. Thus it is essential for business to make
arrangement of proper practices in respect to maintaining efficiency of energy. The present
survey is conducted among 40 respondents and among them 12 are in favour of ROI, thus this is
effective in managing the investment in effective manner, 10 people are in favour of better
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12
10
18
a)Better ROI
b)Better market reputation
c)Cutting down of cost

market reputation and remaining 18 people are go with cutting down the cost, thus these are the
key practices which are requires to be followed by businesses in respect to maintaining energy
efficiency.
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Theme 10) The importance of undertaking energy efficiency practices in supply chain
management.
Q10) What is the importance of undertaking energy efficiency practices
in supply chain management?
Frequency
a) Smooth functioning of operations 15
b) Better transpiration facilities 10
c) Quick service delivery 15
Interpretation:
From the in-depth analysis of the project it has been interpreted that there are multiple
importance of undertaking energy efficiency practices in supply chain management. 15 out of 40
people are in favour of smooth functioning of operations, thus effective supply chain
management practices are effective in smooth functioning of organisational operations. 10
people are go with the option of better transportation facilities, thus this is also effective in
maintaining smooth flow of organisational operations and remaining people in favour of quick
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15
10
15
a)Smooth functioning of
operations
b)Better transpiration facilities
c)Quick service delivery

service deliver, thus this is most effective in providing quick response of customers request
which helps the firm in developing its brand image within commercial centre.
DISCUSSION
This present research is based on the Evaluation of how supply chain management can
support the development of energy efficient measures to overcome existing barriers. This
research concept has been discussed in an effective manner. This discussion is based on the
secondary methods (Renne, 2016). For conducting this, different sources of the secondary data
has been use for an instance books, articles, journals, internet sources and many others. On the
other hand, there has been considered the opinions and thoughts of different researchers which
conduct investigation on specific topic in past.
Understanding about the development of energy efficiency
According to the Scarlett and McKinney, (2016) Energy efficiency is mainly using less
energy for perform similar tasks and also eliminating the energy waste. The percentage of the
total energy input to machine that is mainly consumed in a useful work. It is practice of
minimizing needs of energy while attain9ing necessary energy output. The energy efficiency and
its related practices are main part of sustainable energy policy. It can be attained with the
renewable energy sources like hydro, wind or through changing power consumption needs so
that overall energy consumption is minimized without any compromising output received. The
energy efficiency brings variety of the advantages such as minimizing greenhouse gas emissions,
reducing the costs on economy etc. While the renewable energy technologies aids in attain set
objectives, make improvement in energy efficiency is cheapest.
On the other hand Shaaban and Petinrin,(2014), energy efficiency is using the technology
that needs minimum energy in order to perform similar function. Energy use in the transportation
mode reflects its use of degree and characteristics of energy efficiency. In United Kingdom,
energy efficiency in transportation sector merits the special attention from standpoint energy
standpoint and environment because this industry is solely dependent on petroleum. In context to
energy efficiency in transportation is useful travelled distance of products that divided through
total energy put in to transport populism. Energy input may be provided in many various kinds
based on propulsion kinds. Normally, this kind of energy is to be presented in electrical energy,
food- energy and liquid fuels. An energy efficiency is mainly known as energy intensity.
Importance of supply chain management in development of energy efficiency
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According to the Urciuoli and et. al., (2014), Supply chain management refers to
management of flow of services and products and consists all processes which transform the raw
materials in to final goods. It consists active streamlining of supply- side activities of business
for enhance customer values and also gain the competitive benefits at marketplace. It helps in
represents effort through supplier for develop and then execute supply chain which are
economical as well as efficient. It is wider range of the activities which need to control,
implement and them plan flow of goods from acquiring the raw materials by distribution to final
consumers. Energy efficiency represents main key resource for social as well as economic
development through giving substantial advantages to various stakeholders ranging from entities
which create the energy efficient evaluations to each person in society. Under this, Energy
Efficiency and the supply chain coordination brought together innovators and leaders across
energy efficiency supply chain to explain the opportunities effectively.
On the other hand, White and et. al., (2013), Energy issues are more important in the
supply chain management. Main focus on environment impact of SC, has been on the
transportation chain which are main function of the logistics. So, in addition to this, several of
the relevant measures evaluate energy efficiency of the supply chains are concerned with
transportation chains. In context to affect the demand of transportation as well as total energy
consumption, focus should be shifted from single shipment to analysis of complete supply chain
consists in inbound logistics, outbound logistics, raw materials procurement and many others.
Barrier that are involved in development of energy efficiency
According to the .Wilbanks and Bilello, (2014) Energy efficiency is viewed as one of
effective methods to attain many social, environmental and economic advantages. The energy
efficiency consists wider range of the energy- efficiency management practices and technologies
that can be executed in transportation sector to minimize energy consumption. Different barriers
in development of the energy efficiency mention below:
Corporate tax structures- The Tax policies of countries for an instance treatment of the
energy bills, depreciation methods and some of the other provisions can be hindrance.
Failure to acknowledge non-energy advantages of efficiency- Not considering the co-
advantages or non- energy of end- energy efficiency project can be weaken business case.
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Energy price trends- Under this, volatile energy costs can be develop an uncertainty in to
investment returns which leading to be delayed energy decisions on projects related to energy
efficiency.
Environmental permitting- In this, complexities, costs and the uncertainties are related
with permitting processes like Review of New source and it can discourage facilities which
moving forward with the energy efficiency projects.
Role of Delta state government in reduction of barriers in development of energy
efficiency
According to the Xin-gang and et. al., (2014), The Delta state government plays a
necessary role in minimizing the barriers related to development of energy efficiency. Under
this, main role of the government is to provide the funds to business so that they can able to
conduct their business operations or energy saving. On the other hand, government concern
about saving energy because it hamper environment in negative manner.
CONCLUSION
From the above mentioned information, it has been concluded significance of energy
efficiency for an organisation in reduction of existing barriers such as political issue
environmental issue and social issue. This are possible with the help of effective supply chain
management. As it is most essential and important for success and growth of an organisation.
According to the above information found in questionnaire, more than half of the population are
agree as development of energy efficiency helped an enterprise to achieve better outcomes
within given time duration. Proper supply about chain management support an enterprise in
development of energy efficiency. For this, larger population are agreed as it is assist an
enterprise to attract large number of customers and increase their sales also. There were different
number of crucial factor for an ideal supply chain such as supply chain network design, supply
chain costs, inventory management, Ethical Procurement and Corporate Responsibility. All these
are essential and important for an organisation to implement energy efficiency within an
organisation. Along with this, there are different existing barriers in context of supply chain
such as political, social, corporate social responsibility and economical. All these are major
issues which will impact on business operations and functions of an organisation.
Along with this, supply chain management used by company in order to overcome above
discussed all issues in systematic and effective manner. Supply chain management help an enter
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by boosting customer practices, improving financial practices, reducing operating cost and so on.
All these are important for the success and development of company to accomplish long term
gaols within given time duration. Different number of ways have been used by organisation in
order to overcome existing barriers in supply chain management such as creating risk
management plan, transport management system, improvement in communication and visibility,
advancement in electronic field etc. All these are consider best and effective ways which helped
an enterprise in reduction of barriers. As it will also support an organisation to attain better
results and outputs which given time duration.
For this, Delta state government also play vital and effective role in reduction of barriers
in development of energy efficiency. There are some role of government such as provision of
fund, development of awareness and formulation of accurate policies and procedures. All these
are effective role which will support an enterprise develop energy efficiency and improve their
supply chain management system. Apart from this, there are different significance of energy
efficiency practices for company such as better ROI, better market reputation and cutting down
of cost. All these are essential and effective for the success and growth of an enterprise. Thus,
energy efficiency practices in supply chain management is important within an organisation by
help them in smooth functioning of operations, better transpiration facilities and quick service
delivery.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES
From the above given information, it has been recommended development of energy
efficiency within an organisation is most essential for their success and growth. There are
different recommendation to an organisation about how to overcome existing barriers in supply
chain management. Some are determined as under:
In order to overcome existing impact in supply chain system such as political,
economical, social, CSR, company must used technology advancement in transportation
services. As it will help in reduction of pollution, safety of society etc. It will support an
enterprise to accomplish better results or outputs within given time duration.
The cost of transportation is always large. No matter how difficult a n organisation tries,
one of the larger costs to take a goods from one place to the another, no matter what the goods
and services of an enterprise is, is a problem. It means, incurring big costs, to see compliance in
forms of quality as well as timeliness. Chevron corporation must try to deal with this issue by
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localizing their process of last-consumer delivery to a big extent. That outputs in improved
economies of scale as well as process efficiencies too.
Supply chain introduces as an effective and specialized area which will help an
organisation in reduction of wastage. Along with this, company must find an individual who
have right set of skills, attitude and knowledge to deal with issues associated in supply chain
management.
Apart from this, for collecting information about the topic, different methods have been
used such as primary and secondary. Both are essential methods of data collection which is used
by this research. In primary research, questionnaire have been used which will support an
investigator by providing reliable and valid data about the study. On the other hand, for
accumulating secondary information, books, journals, magazines etc., sources have been used.
As it will help an investigator by providing in-depth and proper information about the evaluation
of how supply chain management can support the development of energy efficient measures to
overcome existing barriers. In order to do further study, there is an effective alternative research
methodology which is interview. It is also important and effective method which will help an
investigator to do further study in systematic manner. This method will also support a researcher
to collect information in form of quality and accurate. Thus, both questionnaire and interview are
essential methods which will help a researcher to compete research in systematic and reflective
manner.
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APPENDIX
Questionnaire
Name
Age:
Gender:
Email:
Q1) Are you aware about concept of supply chain management?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2) Do you think that proper supply chain management support an organisation in
development of energy efficiency?
a) Agree
b) Disagree
Q3) What are the crucial factor for an ideal supply chain?
a) Supply Chain Network Design
b) Supply Chain Costs
c) Ethical Procurement and Corporate Responsibility
d)Inventory Management
Q4) What are the major challenges encountered in context of supply chain?
a) Social Barriers
b) Economical Barriers
c) Political Barriers
d) CSR Barriers
Q5) What are the importance of supply chain management in the context of Chevron?
a) Boost in customer practices
b) Improve financial practices
c) Reduce operating cost
Q6) Do you think that supply chain management can enhance energy efficiency?
a) Yes
b) No
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Q7) How can the existing barriers in the context of supply chain management can be
overcome?
a) Transport management system
b) Creating a risk management plan
c) Improvement in communication and visibility
Q8) How does Delta state government assist in reduction of barriers in development of
energy efficiency?
a) Provision of funds
b) Creating Awareness
c) Formulation of policies
Q9) How important do you think energy efficiency practices are in the context of
business?
a) Better ROI
b) Better market reputation
c) Cutting down of cost
Q10) What is the importance of undertaking energy efficiency practices in supply chain
management?
a) Smooth functioning of operations
b) Better transpiration facilities
c) Quick service delivery
Q11) Provide recommendation to Chevron for managing supply chain in proper manner
and reducing energy barriers.
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