Supply Chain Resilience at DWP Xerox : Maintaining an Efficient Procurement and Logistics System

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to study the importance of resilience in supply chain management. The researchers investigate Supply Chain resilience at DWP Xerox and how they are maintaining efficient procurement and logistics system. Researchers have taken a qualitative approach to study Supply Chain functions and resilience DWP Xerox had, in their organization while working in Pakistan. Researcher have gathered the information through questionnaires and by conducting interviews. The information gathered is primary data. This data is provided by DWP Group and Xerox’s personals. A set of questions were formed to gather the deep and most effective information that was required. The study shows that how DWP Xerox is maintaining an efficient supply chain network and what strategies are applied to survive in this competitive market. This study also elaborates the disruptions and problems in sourcing, procurement and logistics that disturbs supply chain system and how resilience is important to make operation smooth, timely and risk free. This study also highlights the hardships and hurdles Multi-national Firms are facing in Pakistan due to strict trade policies, high inflation and unstable economic conditions. The study concludes with the recommendations and solution of the problems that disrupt the efficient procurement and logistic system