Abstract:
The downstream petroleum sector in Pakistan operates under severe constraints, including regulatory price controls, circular debt, and extreme demand volatility. This project identifies and addresses critical inefficiencies in the production planning and supply chain operations of Attock Petroleum Limited (APL). Unlike traditional academic research, this project is a diagnostic and solution-oriented initiative aimed at solving the "Bullwhip Effect" a phenomenon where minor fluctuations in retail demand cause amplified instability in refinery procurement and logistics.
