@Article{M-10346,
AUTHOR = {Saleh, Farsat},
TITLE = {A Critical Assessment of Managers’ Perceptions of Supply Chain Performance: A  Case Study of International Oil Companies in Iraq},
JOURNAL = {Scientific Research Journal of Business, Management and Accounting},
VOLUME = {3},
YEAR = {2025},
NUMBER = {2},
ARTICLE-NUMBER = {M-10346},
URL = {https://isrdo.org/journal/SRJBMA/currentissue/a-critical-assessment-of-managers-perceptions-of-supply-chain-performance-a-case-study-of-international-oil-companies-in-iraq},
ISSN = {2584-0592},
ABSTRACT = {Purpose: This study
investigates International Oil Companies (IOCs) managers' perceptions of supply
chain performance barriers and enablers within Iraq's oil sector, addressing a
critical research gap in existing literature.Design/methodology/approach:
A qualitative research methodology employing semi-structured interviews with
IOCs managers operating in Iraq was adopted. Data were analysed using NVivo
software through deductive thematic analysis.Findings: Key barriers
identified include transportation inefficiencies, inadequate management
practices, political interference superseding technical decision-making,
COVID-19 operational impacts, customs processing delays, and skilled labour
shortages. Primary enablers comprise robust infrastructure capacity, low
extraction costs, extensive oil reserves, and potential for rapid return on
investment.Practical implications:
Strategic recommendations encompass digitalisation initiatives, political
stability enhancement, corruption mitigation, pipeline infrastructure
development, and workforce capacity building. The research underscores the
necessity of developing resilient supply chains through proactive risk
management.







Originality/value: This
study provides the first systematic examination of IOCs managers' perspectives
on Iraqi oil supply chain performance, contributing novel theoretical insights
and practical frameworks for supply chain optimisation in politically complex,
resource-abundant economies.                                                                                                                                                    },
DOI = {}
}