Thesis Proposal On Ultratech Cement Company

Construction is always demanded because there are always repairs needed or new buildings being constructed. In a city there is more demand for these kind of jobs because there is more people and more buildings than a rural or country area. The total number of jobs for construction in 2014 was 945,400 with a 6% increase for the next 10 years. The estimated employment change for 2024 is 60,400. With these statistics, it shows that the jobs for this particular occupational field is increasing. In 2015, California was the state that had the biggest job increase in construction. California added 59,300 jobs which increased the total construction jobs by 8.6%. Other states that have also increased construction jobs are Florida, New York, and Hawaii. This proves the need for construction is greater in the areas with dense population and larger

In relation to this research, the global procurement co-pack team plays an important role to drive cost savings and efficiency by finding the most suitable and profitable contract manufacturers that can meet the products’ requirements and capacity from the company. This includes creating and implementing the best strategy in relation with where the products are being sold, the

{Build the Supply Base: supplier selection1. supplier evaluation- find potential suppliers, supplier certification (qualification, education, certificationISO 9000,14000). 2. Supplier development- integrate supplier in system, quality require, product specs, schedule/delivery, procurement polices, training, engineer/production help, information transfer procedures. 3. Negotiation- significant element, strategies: Cost based price model (open books to supplier, based on time and materials) Market based price model (based on published, auction, index prices: commodities) Competitive bidding (most common, no longterm relationship, request for rfq). 4. Contracting- share risks, benefits, incentives. Centralized purchasing, E procurement (online catalogs/exchanges, online auctions).} Logistics MGT- obtain efficient operations through integration of all material acquisition, movement, and storage activities. Frequent for outsourcing, allow competitive advantage from reduce costs and improve customer service. 1.Shipping systems: truck(flexible, moves majority manufactured goods) rail( large loads, containers) Airfreight( fast/flexible light loads, expensive) water( used for bulky low value cargo, oldest way of transportation) Pipelines( transport oil, gas,

In this assignment I will be writing a formal report that will explain a typical procurement process, I will outline a variety of methods of supplier reimbursement and contract relationships; I will also outline the pros and cons of each contract type. As well as this, I will explain a typical supplier selection process through the use of Carters 10 C’s and a typical selection process model.

Various important approaches like engineering driven approaches and selection of supplier processes lead to the number of suppliers at premium prices. It reduces cost of

It is quite challenging to discuss about procurement management without stating the importance of its strategies. There are four main basic procurement strategies that serve different functions within a procurement management. To begin with, a “Partnership” strategy focuses mainly on constructing mutual commitment in long term relationship with suppliers. While a “Secure Supply” strategy aims to secure short and long term supply while reducing risk from suppliers. In addition, a “Category Management and E-Procurement solutions” serves as a tool to reduce logistic complexity, improve operational efficiency, and attempts to reduce the number of suppliers. Lastly, a “Competive Bidding” strategy emphasizes on obtaining the “Best Deal” for short term transactions with suppliers.(van weele) Each of these four strategies involves a unique purchasing methodology, which implies that the complexity is embedded in an individual strategic implication. Therefore, it requires different tools to accomplish the specific strategical characteristics. A business entity may need to support and execute procurement decisions with other strategic apparatus with analytical methods, including market analysis, uncertainty analysis, price forecasting, supplier relationship and along with others.(Harvard)

Blanchard  (2009), “successful supplier relationships require two-way information, recommendations, metrics and incentives. Riordan Manufacturing must understand the cost and value of their entire supply chain. Without a detailed understanding of all costs, from raw materials through the end product or service, and the value provided by its supplier in the process, a supplier cannot be evaluated. Therefore, there are several things Riordan Manufacturing can do to improve their relationship with it suppliers. They can incorporate appropriate service levels and metrics into agreement, share critical information as early as possible, plan for major contingencies, expect and reward honesty and finally, make relationship meetings meaningful” (10 Strategies for Managing Suppliers).

Taguchi's strengths are a familiarity with JIT and the automatic equipment used at Acacia.  Its weaknesses include being an international supplier, potential currency or communication problems, having no history as a JIT supplier with Acacia, and charging a price 10 percent higher than Monitor's.

How suppliers’ perceptions and your bargaining position affect your supply strategy. This focuses on suppliers’ perceptions, the effect on supplier relationship, reverse marketing, trade-offs between switching costs.

Aget should also divide the market in different segments. Every segment probably wants a different kind of cement, but probably also a different kind of service. So Aget has to give the right service to the right segment of the market. So it’s important that they adjust their service for their different costumers. Aget should also look for new kind of cement. By investing in research and development in order to be one step ahead of the competition. This all will lead to a good customer relationship and customer loyalty.

In view of the high cost of establishing a cement factory, Dangote Cement will continue to dominate the market space even though the company is conscious of the impact of government policies may have on its business. With its expansion in Africa and based on the fact that most neighboring nations to Nigeria do not have enough limestone deposits, Dangote will keep sustaining the market with its cement production.

One of the most fast emerging economies of the world-India, is on the drivers seat of a vibrant development in infrastructure like expressways, power plants, bridges, smart cities . India is sprinting fast to make up the lost time and catch up with the developed world and achieving better standard of living. Civil engineering will play a major role in changing the face of Indian panorama.

Sincere thanks to Professor Dr. Muhammad Saleh Jahur , University of Chittagong for giving me the opportunity to work on such an interesting topic on top of everything for his guidance, unconditional help and supervision.

Consider a modern cement works - it probably produces 1000 - 4000 tonnes of cement a day. Raw materials are dug from the ground and are intrinsically variable - for example limestone from one end of the bench might well contain more clay or silica than limestone from the other end. Fuels are also variable - coal varies in ash and sulphur contents and these days, a works may also burn ancillary fuels such as solvents or car tyres. Variation in raw materials and fuels are likely to result in changes in kiln conditions and consequently, to some extent at least, to changes in the cement quality. Of course, some changes may be for the better, but unless they are maintained consistently, the result may create variability in the final product.

The indication from market intelligence studies is that the current CIMERWA Ltd company’s strategic objectives will not provide the company with opportunities for sustainable growth especially when considering the anticipated paradigm shift in the market towards 3D building models, flexible concrete and substitution products. External environmental analysis (PESTEL) indicates that globalization and technology will influence speedy development and availability substitution products for cement in an effort to build affordable houses.