Title: Performance analysis and organisation of a supply chain: case study of butane import at Mohammedia port

Authors: Ahmed Loukili; Fatima Ezzahra Cherqaoui; Saâd Lissane Elhaq

Addresses: Laboratory of Engineering Research, Higher National School of Electricity and Mechanics (ENSEM), Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco ' Laboratory of Engineering Research, Higher National School of Electricity and Mechanics (ENSEM), Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco ' Laboratory of Engineering Research, Higher National School of Electricity and Mechanics (ENSEM), Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco

Abstract: The globalisation of markets results in economic and demographic development generating exponential energy needs, which increase global consumption of butane. Transportation is quite costly. Maritime transport is the logical consequence of a sales contract and a charter contract. The optimisation of butane transit must consider these two contracts. The complexity of transit operations and the conflicts of interest require better organisation, strategic choices and measured orientations. However, the performance level of stakeholders logistics chain impacts on the overall performance of the port. The motivation of this work is to clarify the problematic of butane transit, share knowledge and information, analyse the specific needs of stakeholders and specially to identify the errors. Our proposed approach is based on the analysis of surveys carried out with business leaders. The objective is to develop recommendations and an action plan to better organise the butane chain in relation to the disruptions associated to this activity.

Keywords: maritime transport; butane logistics chain; transit cost of butane; port infrastructure; management and strategic position; safety stock; performance improvements.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2021.113236

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2021 Vol.38 No.2, pp.217 - 238

Received: 17 Feb 2019
Accepted: 26 May 2019
Published online: 25 Feb 2021 *

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