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elcome to the December edition of Supply Chain Digital .
Our cover star this month is Petro Rabigh . We speak exclusively with Michael Gustafson , General Manager of Material , Procurement and Contracts , as the company undergoes a major supply chain transformation in line with Saudi Vision 2030 .
The company has almost completed The Petro Rabigh Phase II expansion project , which provides the company
with an even more diversified product slate . With a cost of around $ 9.4bn , the procurement strategy outlines a new era for the Kingdom .
“ People think of procurement as being some sleepy , back office support group – but it ’ s not ,” says Gustafson . “ You ’ re actually on the front line and if this spare part , chemical additive , or catalyst doesn ’ t arrive on time , you could shut down a facility .”
Elsewhere in the magazine we look at ‘ Procurement with Purpose ’ and how SAP Ariba is perfectly positioned to guide companies through a sustainable procurement transformation .
“‘ Purpose ’ is no longer something that ’ s nice to have ; it ’ s become a must-have strategic imperative that is high on every organisation ’ s agenda if they want to be perceived as relevant , admired and innovative ,” the company advises .
Don ’ t forget to look at our list of top 10 supply chain apps , as well as our company profiles on Emaar , The Economic City ; Ross Video ; Brown Forman and more .
Enjoy the issue ! Dale Benton . dale . benton @ bizclikmedia . com
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