WIRELINE ISSUE 28 SUMMER 2014

PILOT Share Fair is held annually in Aberdeen and provides a major networking opportunity for operators and contractors

Doing business better A recent report from EY highlights the breadth of the UK upstream oil and gas supply chain and its significant economic contribution, bringing into focus the importance of strong and efficient working relationships between purchasers and suppliers. With a report measuring industry performance in this crucial area soon to be released, Wireline explores the influential role of the PILOT Supply Chain Code of Practice. “W e actively invite – and in fact positively encourage – feedback

“With the UK supply chain generating £35 billion in turnover, it is vital to maintain and grow the capability of this substantial industrial asset.”

chain management at Talisman Sinopec Energy UK. “The scorecards include key performance indicators that help us monitor how we, the customer, work with our suppliers to deliver their best possible performance. This way, the expectations of both parties are fulfilled.”

from our suppliers, using contract performance management scorecards and regular performance review meetings,” says Stephen Duncalf, head of supply

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