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Introduction
KBR (Kellogg, Brown and Root) is a Texas-based global corporation. It employs over 57,000 people worldwide and is a leading engineering, construction and services company. It supports the energy, hydrocarbon, government services and civil infrastructure sectors. KBR’s business is based on project management activities. This means it works with clients, providing a wide range of specialist expertise and experience. Examples of projects that KBR supports include: • providing solutions for converting crude oil into transport fuel • designing airports, recreational facilities and educational establishments • creating on-shore and off-shore oil and gas production facilities • helping countries pursue
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KBR serves its customers through six business units: • Upstream – offers engineering, construction, purchasing and related services for energy projects • Downstream - serves business clients in the petrochemical, refining and coal gasification markets • KBR Services – provides construction and maintenance services • KBR Technology – protects the technological property rights of the business. With over 80 years of experience in high-tech research and development in specialist markets, KBR Technology helps the business to maintain a technological competitive advantage • KBR Ventures – offers financial investment and management services for companies owning assets of KBR projects • Government and Infrastructure (G&I) – offers construction, engineering, programme management and services contracting for public and private sector businesses all over the world. Aspire Defence Services Limited is one such business and is the focus of this case study. KBR’s Government and Infrastructure (G&I) business unit operates in a global market, with a substantial operational base in the UK. This Group supports the government’s Ministry of Defence in a diverse range of projects. Some of these relate to logistical support for the British Army in Afghanistan and Iraq. Among other things, KBR’s G&I Group in the UK has built and deployed temporary accommodation for troops on active service and managed catering and transport services for the
Following infection control policies and procedures. These will reduce the threat of cross infection and reduce staff absences through sickness.
The Mace Group Ltd was formed in 1990 by a small team of construction professionals in London, United Kingdom. It has over 4,000 employees. The company has three strategic sectors serving clients in the private, public and infrastructure sectors and five strategic hubs in Europe, Middle East & North Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Sub-Sahara Africa that service over 70 countries. By the end of 2013, there were 214 operations directors, 82 directors and yearly turnover was 2.5 billion dollars. Today Mace is an international consultancy and construction company, offering integrated services across the full property and infrastructure life cycle. In North America area, Mace provides project management, cost consultancy and facilities management services across the country. It has regional hubs in New York, Newark, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco. In Engineering News Record’s Top 250 Global Contractors List for 2014, Mace has been ranked 10th in the list of top 20 non-U.S firms in international construction management and programme management fees, 9th in the list of the top 20 non-U.S. firms in total global construction management and programme management fees and 166th in the overall list of top 250 international contractors.
Halliburton is one of the largest Drilling companies in the world. This company has over 50,000 employees and operates in more then 70 Countries including North America, Central & South America, Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. Halliburton consists of two company divisions-(1) Drilling and Evaluation and (2) Completion and Protection This paper will go over the various aspects of Management planning within Halliburton.
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. Their operations are divided into four businesses, which are upstream, downstream, integrated gas, and projects and technology. Upstream focuses on exploration of new liquids and natural gas reserves. Integrated gas focuses on liquefying natural gas (LNG) and converting gas to liquids. The downstream division turns crude oil into a range of refined products, which are then moved and marketed around the world for use. Projects and technology is responsible for delivering new development projects (“What We Do”).
In the last stage of KU Consulting analysis we will examine an in-depth look at Albatross Anchor. Albatross Anchor is a family business that has been in business for over 35 years. During that period they have built long lasting relationships with business partners and recognized in the industry. They have built strong name recognition and known for their quality product. These are some of the strengths that distinguish Albatross Anchor from competition. KU Consulting will address four primary challenges identified and set possible solutions. Also there will be discussion about possible building alternation that will improve Albatross Anchor’s operations. KU Consulting will make it a top priority to not impose a high
IDENTIFY AND REVIEW THE RELEVANT RANGE OF OPERATIONS AND THE SPHERE OF BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS OF THE ORGANISATION
This case analysis explores the possibility of Breezy, a leading supplier of carburators and air filters in North America, the possibility of developing offshore busines in countries where car manufacturing is growing. The report is structured as follows: First, there are five important questions that Breezy must consider and ask itself before developing a relationship with a new customer. After Breezy decides to go offshore, it will have to go through the negotiating process, which involves five steps. Breezy then, must have capabilities of how an offshore business is organized, consider the many different costs and risks involved in the implementation and decide how it will finance the project. The report also talks
1. How would you describe Boeing’s approach to project management? What are its strengths and weaknesses?
Northern Alberta, the oil sands development area surrounding Fort McMurray, is the fastest growing economic area in Canada for several years. Obviously Bolster’s total market share in this area was the highest with one third of the total market share it held national wide. Vickers based in Edmonton, Alberta covered 50% of the local market share and 75% of servicing in that area in spite having a national distributor, National Electronics (National). Also local firms preferred to do business with Vickers than National which has their nearest warehouse in Calgary, Sothern Alberta around 750 Km from Fort McMurray. (Exhibit 1)
1.1 In developing the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing executive management’s initial decisions and project management strategies did not control the four major measurements of project success: time, budget, performance and client acceptance (Pinto, 2013, pp. 35,36). This report analyses the methodology and project management decisions that led to a project crisis and risk to Boeing’s reputation.
Explain the key roles and responsibilities of the main contractor’s personnel during both the design phase and the operational phase of the project.
The agenda, beginning with day one will include introduction of all members to include the facilitator of our meeting. We will use a facilitator who is not a stakeholder so all participants are on a level playing ground with each other. Next we will confirm the objective of the project which is to draft an action plan to restore the reputation of BP Oil Company as a responsible world leader in the exploration and production of oil and oil products. We will then confirm the scope of the risk process of this work shop to include discussion of the risk management plan to include managing internal and external risk factors. At this point, the project manager will also provide the vision statement to the group to include expectations and anticipated results from the group.
Bloomberg reports that Halliburton controls 6.40% of the market share for the “oil and gas services” industry while it’s two biggest competitors, Schlumberger and Baker Hughes, control 10.00% and 4.90% respectively ("Bloomberg Industry Market Leaders"). It is evident that the anticipated consolidation is the two companies’ attempt to dethrone Schlumberger as the company with the largest market share, or at the very least, gain a large portion of the market. Baker Hughes, a company serving the same customer base as Halliburton, has accrued in 2015 revenues nearing $8.56 billion, expenses of $9.48 billion, facing future liabilities of over $3.9 billion, and a total net loss nearing $800 million ("Baker Hughes Incorporated", p. 2, 4).
British Petroleum (BP) is the world largest retailer of gasoline in the United States. It ranks at the top of three global oil and gas industry. From the corporate watch website (2009), it pointed out that almost 70% of the profits are gained from the US and Europe. In addition, BP is also devoted for aviation fuels and shipping aspects. It is reported that about 900 ports and more than 1400 airports have been supplied by the BP’s lubricants and fuels. Meanwhile, BP has operated on other countries such as Asia and South America in order to expand its market and explorations.
Businesses have many functional areas, these are important in ensuring the business runs efficiently. Here I have described 4 functional areas that most large businesses and organizations should have.