Towards an Information Technology Based Supply Chain Management System for Ghanaian Oil Marketing Companies

Abstract

This study set out to propose an optimal supply chain management system for Ghanaian Oil Marketing companies. The research approach combined an inductive and deductive approach as a basis for designing the proposed system. This was based on data collected from the Oil Marketing Companies, review of literature, documents and the mode of companies› operation An optimal information technology based solution is then proposed to automate their processes for how people, activities, information, and resources are involved in moving oil products and services from supplier to consumer. A number of modular systems have been proposed, these include a Purchase Order System, GPS Fleet Tracking System, Credit Reference System and Fore Court Operations management system. It is expected that a comprehensive integration of these modules would significantly make the operations of Ghanaian oil marketing companies systems more efficient and effective.