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SUPPLIER COLLABORATION Improving relationships with suppliers was a key aspect of Shell ’ s transformation plan . Shell works with a wide variety of suppliers , from household names such as Mars to local suppliers . In order to get the most out of relationships with these firms , Shell now holds comprehensive internal reviews on how to improve current situations . Additionally , the company developed the Shell Diverse Supplier Pipeline Management System in 2014 . The programme aims to make sourcing easier and more transparent for ethnic minority and female-owned businesses and smaller potential suppliers . If a supplier meets Shell ’ s procurement needs , the system records basic details about the supplier into the Supplier Pipeline database and sends the potential vendor a link to add more information . This technology also tracks the progress made by diverse businesses introduced to Shell stakeholders . Prelude FLNG , a floating liquefied natural gas platform in Australia , provides a modern example of Shell building effective relations with suppliers . Shell built effective bonds with main contractors to design and build this ground-breaking project . Through its transformation , Shell has proven how important supply chain is to wider company changes . By restructuring its supply chain , it has been able to demonstrate “ more upstream , profitable downstream ” in action . The company has modified its supply chain in several key areas , and thus primed it to make huge strides in Asia and beyond . www . shell . com 79