AMEC Paragon requires people with specific expertise, who can travel to exotic locations around the world. The specifics of a supply chain will change from one project to another but the general process will be the same. Creative solutions must be obtained from a constantly changing labor pool, from different areas of the world. The Human Resource Department must stay connected with a network of professional personnel who have the expertise to complete these projects.
AMEC Paragon requires vendors who can manufacture, fabricate, or supply very specific equipment and services that will pass ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 certification. Each of these must have the ability to supply their products and services under the restraints of a very strict construction …show more content…
The AMEC Environmental Department, in London, England, in partnership with the AMEC Paragon Engineering office in Houston, Texas used manufacturers and fabricators Texas, Louisiana, and Korea. AMEC Atlanta supplied transportation management to bring the equipment to Angola. AMEC Paragon gathered craft and professionals from different parts of the globe to assemble and construct the many pipelines and platforms required for the project. Again, the supply chain was diverse, but the same general resources were used to accomplish the goal. While pursing profitable growth, AMEC Paragon will build a sustainable business to add long term value for shareholders and other stakeholders. This is the mission and Supply Chain Principe of AMEC Paragon http://www.amec.com/sustainability/2ndlevel.asp?pageid=9014).
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AMEC Paragon Web-Site mission statement. Retrieved November 5, 2005, from http://www.amec.com/sustainability/2ndlevel.asp?pageid=9006. AMEC Paragon Web-Site statement of supply chain principles. Retrieved November 5, 2005, from http://www.amec.com/sustainability/2ndlevel.asp?pageid=9006.
Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2003). Designing and Managing the Supply Chain (2nd ed.). New York, NY.