There is a great interest in both outsourcing and insourcing as globalization of IT services takes place. As companies started to embark on IT outsourcing, IT Insourcing is significantly attaining equivalent level of attention. More explicitly, there is limited number of research in IT Insourcing or do not critically examine the factors that influences this strategic decision. Therefore, it is imperative to scrutinize the numerous factors that possibly will influence the IT Insourcing decision of corporate companies in Malaysia. The independent variables encompass cost, capability, quality, environment and strategic value. The theories that are emphasized in this research are Transaction Cost Theory (TCT), Resource Based View Theory (RBT), Dynamic Capability Theory (DCT) and Institutional (Based) Theory (IBT). The association amid the theories is established through various tests of model reliability and validity. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Multiple Regression Modeling are used to analyze the data and validate the hypotheses. This research is conducted in Klang-Valley (geographical area in Peninsular Malaysia), Malaysia consisting of companies from Oil & Gas and Financial Industry. The data collection is conducted using a self-administered questionnaire where response is measured using 5-point Likert scale. The research is conducted between the period of July and August 2017. A sample size of 130 is selected using Probability Convenient Sampling. Total of 130 samples collected and analyzed. The responses collected are logged and coded into SPSS and AMOS for analysis. The results revealed that cost, capability and environment have significant positive impact on IT Insourcing. The results also revealed that quality and strategic value have insignificant impact on IT Insourcing. The research is expected to provide insight to corporate companies on the factors to consider as part of the strategic decision making before embarking on IT Insourcing.
Kuwait Oil Company confronted with shortage of gas at low oil production rates in 1983 conducted an energy audit in oil fields in South East Kuwait. Production history of 1981-82 was studied for production rates, GORs, selection of gathering centres and operational practices. Testing of production facilities followed to record process parameters, fluid analysis, energy consumption, machinery performance and gas losses. Computer simulation models were developed to generate case studies at optimum conditions. Economies in energy through changes in operational modes and equipment modification were evaluated at US $4.18 million/year minimum to 21.62 million/year maximum with 3.75 years payout period. payout period. Introduction In 1983 KOC faced a problem of operating its over 3.5 MMBOPD nominal capacity process facilities at around 0.8 MMBOPD demand rate which resulted in energy Inefficient operation of machinery and plant in conjunction with paucity of gas which is a vital source of energy paucity of gas which is a vital source of energy within the country. The solution to this problem war sought in conducting an energy audit which would identify areas of energy saving as well as recommend ways of achieving energy efficient operation. The scope of work was to scan the production history for at least two years to production history for at least two years to depict profiles of production rates, GORs, fuel gas consumption, gas flaring, gathering centres on stream and operational practices. Field testing was to be carried out at 12 Gathering Centres in Burgan, Magwa and Ahmadi fields, 2 Booster Stations and 4 Transit Pipeline Networks in SEK, to record flow, pressure and temperature of fluid streams; physical properties of oil, gas and condensate; measurement of fuel gas and electric energy consumptions; operation of gas flaring system; performance of energy consuming machinery; and pressure profiles of transit pipeline networks; at two production rates most pipeline networks; at two production rates most represented in the production history. Computer simulation models were to be developed by inputting the collected data and a series of simulation runs were to be made to arrive at optimum operating conditions and changes for maximum economies. In addition, a standard procedure was to be established for future regular energy consumption audits. EXISTING PROCESS AND PRODUCTION HISTORY DATA ANALYSIS Existing Process The nominal connected capacity of facilities in the Greater Burgan is around 2.7 MMBOPD for the following process:At Gathering Centreo Gas/oil separation in two stages.◯Crude oil storage in production tank and vapour separation.◯Tank vapour compression and gas liquid (condensate) separation.◯Crude oil pumping.Figure-1 shows the flow diagram of GC.Booster Stationso Gas/liquid separation and compression of LP gas.◯Gas/liquid separation and compression of LP Compressor discharge plus HP gas from GCs.◯Glycol drying of BS outlet gas to LPG Plants. P. 279
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