Designing a procurement strategy for the National Emergency Office in Chile
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2013
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en
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Universidad Andrés Bello
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Purpose: In supply chain management studies, strategic alliances and integration have
been regarded as key factors for efficiency and performance. This study demonstrates
that the same principies can be applied to humanitarian relief chains, and designs a new
strategy for the supplies division of the National Emergency Office
Design/methodology/approach: Current strategies must first be captured and evaluated.
This is done utilizing a functional strategy map, concentrating in the supplies division.
Evaluation is carried out with semi-quantitative interviews with the heads and
operatives, indicating compatibility and support between their strategies, represented in
matrices. These are aggregated indicating how strategic interaction within the division is
perceived. New strategies can then be designed considering current qualities.
Findings: Public Procurement Laws present obstacles when swift response is the main
focus, and it does not seem compatible with most strategies within an emergency.
However, alliance and collaboration strategies can be carried out in any non-emergency
status of the office, working completely towards preparedness and efficiency in response
when a disaster occurs.
Research limitations: This framework was applied only to the supplies division of the
office, considered the most important. Furthermore, it was carried out in a strategic
level. Future works can include operational levels and other divisions.
Originality/value: Literature regarding alliances between national emergency
organization and private companies is scarce, especially for supplies. This investigation
presents strategic options for avoiding disturbances with procurement laws, with a clear
evaluation adapted from private supply chain strategic studies.
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Tesis (Magíster en Ciencias de la Ingeniería mención Logística y Gestión de Operaciones)
Palabras clave
Manejo de Emergencia, Logística Empresarial, Chile