DAR ES SALAAM MARITIME INSTITUTE (DMI)

BACHELOR DEGREE IN OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING

(BOGE 2) 2023/2024.

Logistics and Supply Chain System Management (OGU 07325)

Group Assignment 1

Date of issue: 17/11/2023

Deadline date: 22/11/2023

QUESTION NO. 1

Mr. Fred is a filling stations (gas stations and petrol stations) owner; he decides to use Third Party
Logistics Services providers (3PLs) in order to perform activities other than his core business. You
as an oil and gas Logistician try to explain to Mr. Fred what 3PLs means, its advantages and
disadvantage to his business and then advise him whether to use them or not.

QUESTION NO. 2

Oil and gases Companies faces plenty of challenges in the industry and their daily routine on their
way to move the oil and gases products from the sources to the end user.

As an oil and gases logistician, clearly discuss the challenges facing oil and gases companies on
and suggest how they can counteract those challenges

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Clear explanations and neat works will add value to your Assignment.
• Make sure every group member participates on discussion of this assignment.
• Font Name: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12, Line spacing: 1.5, Justified

The work should be not less than 6 pages including references. Hard copy should be submitted
not later than next Wednesday and Soft Copy should be sent through email azhay@live.com with
Subject of GROUP Number and COURSE Name.