Resilient Supply Chain Framework Enhancing Multinational Oil and Gas Industry Sustainability

• Author(s): Olamide Folahanmi Bayeroju
• Paper ID: 1710823
• Page: 530-543
• Published Date: 31-07-2019
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 3 Issue 1 July-2019

Abstract

The oil and gas industry operates within a complex and volatile global environment, where supply chain disruptions, regulatory pressures, and environmental sustainability requirements pose significant operational and strategic challenges. This presents a Resilient Supply Chain Framework designed to enhance sustainability and operational continuity for multinational oil and gas enterprises. The framework integrates risk management, digital technologies, and sustainability principles to create adaptive, robust, and efficient supply chains capable of responding to market volatility, geopolitical uncertainties, and environmental constraints. The framework is structured around three core dimensions: supply chain resilience, sustainability integration, and technological enablement. Supply chain resilience focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, implementing contingency measures, and maintaining operational flexibility to mitigate disruptions. This includes redundancy planning, diversification of suppliers, and dynamic inventory management to ensure uninterrupted production and distribution. Sustainability integration addresses the growing imperative for environmental stewardship, emphasizing emissions reduction, resource efficiency, and compliance with international environmental standards. Technological enablement leverages digital tools, including predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and blockchain-based tracking systems, to enhance visibility, traceability, and data-driven decision-making across complex global supply networks. Expected outcomes of the framework include improved operational continuity, enhanced environmental performance, and optimized resource utilization. By proactively managing risks and integrating sustainable practices into supply chain design, multinational oil and gas enterprises can achieve measurable reductions in carbon footprint, minimize operational disruptions, and strengthen stakeholder confidence. Furthermore, the framework promotes organizational learning, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of best practices across regions and operational units, enabling scalable and replicable improvements. This underscores the importance of combining resilience, sustainability, and digital transformation in supply chain management for the oil and gas sector. The proposed framework provides a practical, evidence-based approach for multinational enterprises seeking to maintain competitiveness, enhance environmental performance, and achieve long-term operational and strategic sustainability in a rapidly evolving global energy landscape.

Keywords

Resilient Supply Chain, Oil and Gas Industry, Sustainability, Risk Management, Supply Chain Agility, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Compliance, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics Optimization, Disruption Mitigation, Predictive Analytics, Performance Monitoring, Energy Sector

Citations

IRE Journals:
Olamide Folahanmi Bayeroju "Resilient Supply Chain Framework Enhancing Multinational Oil and Gas Industry Sustainability" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 3 Issue 1 2019 Page 530-543

IEEE:
Olamide Folahanmi Bayeroju "Resilient Supply Chain Framework Enhancing Multinational Oil and Gas Industry Sustainability" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 3(1)