Innovative Logistics and Supply Chain Methods for LNG Project Success in Mozambique

Research Dissertation
(INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS AND
SUPPLY CHAIN METHODS FOR
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS PROJECT
SUCCESS IN MOZAMBIQUE)

Abstract
The present investigation clearly quantify and reduce the uncertainty in upstream supply
chain management methods during LNG plant construction to reduce the cost to have a
competitive advantage when delivering the final product. Therefore, in this the analysis has been
based over Mozambique, thus the study is imperative in the context of rendering effective idea
and knowledge in relation to the area of managing supply chain for effective construction of
LNG plant. Aim and objectives are developed to provide suitable assistance to the investigation
to drawn valid and reliable outcome. Literature review is the second and important section of the
investigation which is effective in developing detailed theoretical framework to establishing
better understanding in relation to a specific area via determining the views of authors and
writers who are having significant base in relation to the specific area. In addition to this,
research methodology has been developed to guide the entire research in suitable manner,
therefore, in this entire exploration is based on qualitative methods as in this evaluation is based
on theoretical framework. However, secondary tools are applied to gather valid information and
data analysis and interpretation is encompasses over primary study as in this interview is being
executed to provide support to qualitative information respectively. At the end conclusion and
discussion are being conducted over analysing the information in data collection and discussion
has been developed over the; literature to provide suitable understanding about the subject area.
After that limitation of the investigation has been discussed to make suitable changes that are
required for the business as well.

Table of Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................................2
Research Title:.................................................................................................................................1
Section 1: Rationale for research in this area...................................................................................1
Section 2: Specific Objectives.........................................................................................................2
Section 3: Research Design.............................................................................................................4
Section 4: Presentation of research findings....................................................................................7
Section 5: Discussion and Conclusion...........................................................................................13
Conclusion................................................................................................................................15
Section 6: Research Limitations/weaknesses.................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................18

Research Title:
Innovative logistics and supply chain methods for liquefied natural gas project success in
Mozambique.
Section 1: Rationale for research in this area
The existing project is one of the series providing an overview of quantify and reduce the
uncertainty in upstream supply chain management methods during LNG plant construction to
reduce the cost to have a competitive advantage when delivering the final product. Therefore, it
is a wide investigation area which helps in providing detailed evaluation over the specific area
and provide wider skills and knowledge base (Scott, Lundgren and Thompson, 2011). However,
the study has imperative value as supply chain management is termed to be the major challenge
which influences the effective construction of LNG plant, therefore, an effective supply chain is
required to reduce the cost and delivering the facilities to the customers within best prices. The
another key reason for executing this analysis is the personal interest of researcher, thus this
study is efficacious for an individual and others who are the part of investigation in the manner
of exploring personal as well as professional skills which would be imperatively works in
gaining growth in maintaining their future projects (Grant, Wong and Trautrims, 2017). The
brief idea about the concept of upstream supply chain will be effective for the individual to
effectively execute the operations within LNG construction plant. This study contain in-depth
recognition about supply chain management and the key methods of logistics and supply chain
for liquefied natural gas project success. In addition to this, the study has also proficient value for
the LNG plans to implement suitable methods of supply chain to reducing the cost of delivering
the final products to the customers. Therefore, this study has creating value for the individual and
the businesses which are concerning over LNG plant and gaining growth via reducing cost of
overall project success (Mokhatab and et. al., 2013). Therefore, in this present analysis study is
based on Mozambique, thus it is a southern African nation whose considered as long Indian
Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks,
Therefore, the growth of LNG plant construction is high as the supply of product is easy and
reliable and the reduction of the cost encompasses over managing suitable methods of supply
chain management, as it is effective in reducing the cost of delivering the final products.
Research Aim
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To quantify and reduce the uncertainty in upstream supply chain management methods
during LNG plant construction to reduce the cost to have a competitive advantage when
delivering the final product. A study on Mozambique.
Section 2: Specific Objectives
The present study initiates to quantify and reduce the uncertainty in upstream supply
chain management methods during LNG plant construction to reduce the cost to have a
competitive edge when delivering the final products. Therefore, supply chain management is an
important area to be considered in each business for the purpose of attaini9ng growth and
providing value to the customers (Bradbury And et. al., 2013). However, in the context of LNG
plant, supply chain plays an effective role in managing the suitable deliver of the services to the
final users. In addition to this, an appropriate management of supply chain also helps in reducing
the cost of delivering the final products, thus, suitable methods of supply chain methods are
required to be implemented by the LNG construction to reducing cost and attaining growth
(Jacoby, 2012). Although, the study contains suitable methods of supply chain management for
LNG project success, in addition to this the ways to reduce cost during construction of LNG has
also been discussed in detailed manner and the opportunities and uncertainties of constructing
LNG plan in Mozambique has developed the knowledge regarding the specific area (Haapala
And et. al., 2013).
Research Objectives
Research Objectives are defined to be the most imperative area of an investigation as it
helps in providing suitable guidance to the investigator to assist the entire work in right manner
to drawn valid and reliable outcome (Vivoda, 2014). Objectives are effective in providing clear
vision in relation to the chosen subject area as these are encompasses over the aim of the project
and lead the investigation in the direction to drawing valid and reliable outcome. The suitable
objectives of this specific investigation are associated as below:
 To develop understanding regarding upstream supply chain management.
 To articulate the significant methods of logistics and supply chain for liquefied natural
gas project success.
 To determine the ways to reduce cost during construction of LNG plan.
 To ascertain challenges and opportunities of constructing LNG plant in Mozambique.
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