Muscat, October 2010
Oman Oil Marketing Company (omanoil), recently held a Users Awareness and Preparation Workshop to introduce its staff body to the latest Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that is envisaged to improve business efficiency and performance across all departments and business units.
The state-of-the art upgrade ‘Release 12 Version of Oracle ERP’ will serve as a comprehensive and integrated system for managing and optimizing overall corporate performance in an intelligent, agile and aligned manner by adding a number of essential modules including Enterprise Asset, Inventory and Purchasing Management.
Syed Noor Mahmood, IT Senior Manager at omanoil stated, “With the introduction of the latest’s cutting edge Enterprise Resource Planning System, we are moving away from older legacy systems and exploring more efficient methods of streamlining operations and unifying performance management capacities. This upgrade will support a broad range of strategic, financial and operational management processes in our ongoing pursuit of operational excellence.”
He added, “The new System will also provide us with greater business intelligence and functional insights in all areas of our operations from convenience store management to loading and distribution of fuel at the MAF Terminal. This will result in better decision making and enhance product and service deliverables, giving us an added competitive advantage and increased market leadership.”
Mohammad Al Barwani, General Manager of HR, Administration, IT and Optimization at omanoil, expressed that the Workshop was an ideal opportunity to brief members of the staff on the significance of the project and ensure its successful implementation by showcasing the fundamental role it will play in further building the image and brand name of omanoil as a progressive and modern corporation.
The Workshop revolved around a number of key operational disciplines including the Project’s roadmap and various phases of implementation, project organization structure, roles and responsibilities of core team members, preparatory steps, infrastructure requirements and critical success factors.
Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning Systems are comprehensive information systems that are used to manage internal and external resources throughout an organization including sales, accounting, transportation, and other essential business functions.
About Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG
Formed in October 2003, Oman Oil Marketing Company with the brand name omanoil is envisaged to be the future prominent player in petrol and lubricant retail in Oman. Today Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG is involved in the marketing and distribution of fuels and lubricant products and operates in the sectors of fuel retailing, direct (bulk) fuel sales to Government and the Commercial sector, lubricants, aviation refueling and storage and distribution.
Oman Oil is a 100% Omani owned company that leverages the multinational heritage and experience and puts it to practice to benefit Oman. Presently having more than 100 filling stations in the country, they are aimed towards providing a dependable local service that is both fast and fulfilling and sets them apart from the competition.
Oman Oil Marketing Company’s success is created and maintained by well-trained, motivated and innovative people. The Company is proud to have a diverse team that is dedicated to the overall corporate objectives. Operating in an increasingly competitive business environment, The Company has continued its strong performance focus and consistently achieved its primary safety, operating and financial targets.