At present, the global spread of covid-19 new coronavirus has forced more and more countries and regions to issue blockades and travel restrictions, further increasing the global economic uncertainty.
Gilles rochas, general manager of OQ functional chemicals business department, shared the operation mode of business continuity plan and the impact of the epidemic on the company and industry in an interview with adsalecprj.com.
OQ, headquartered in Oman, is an integrated international energy enterprise providing fuel, chemical and petroleum industry chain products after the merger of Oman Oil Company, orpic and other group companies.
As one of the energy giants in the Middle East, OQ group is mainly composed of the following 9 core companies: orpic group, Oman Oil Company, Oman Oil Exploration and production company, Oman natural gas company, duqm refining company, Salalah methanol company, Oman international trade company, oxea company and Salalah liquefied petroleum company.
Gilles rochas, general manager, OQ functional chemicals business.
Gilles rochas said that OQ launched its business continuity plan in late January and took all necessary measures to ensure continued business operations.
The epidemic affected the company's supply chain
Gilles rochas told adsalecprj.com that the epidemic had an inevitable chain effect on the company's supply chain. At present, the company's delivery volume to China and other parts of the country is relatively small. At the same time, the current market demand is relatively weak, and most of China's manufacturing plants are temporarily cut or closed.
In addition, OQ expects short-term earnings to be affected. "Although OQ is a relatively new brand in the industry, this is not the first time we have dealt with global issues. Crisis management like coronavirus is also one of the capabilities of enterprise operation. We must learn to adapt to the new environment and solve the crisis quickly. " Gilles rochas said.
OQ, as an integrated international energy enterprise providing fuel, chemical and petroleum industry chain products, its product sales network covers more than 60 countries in the world.
"However, we believe that this is only a short-term impact and always focus on the flexibility, agility and adaptability of the company itself to cope with changing circumstances and to ensure that we can continue to serve our customers and provide more possibilities." Gilles rochas stressed.
According to Gilles rochas, during the outbreak, OQ implemented a business continuity plan and took all necessary measures to ensure sustained business operations. These measures include: ensuring the health and safety of employees in all affected areas, adopting new working methods, promoting work at home, using more video conferencing, using cloud based network tools, virtual meeting rooms, etc.
Adjust the plan as needed and actively participate in Chinaplas 2020
Gilles rochas said that it is a very correct decision to postpone the 34th China International Rubber and Rubber Industry Exhibition (Chinaplas 2020 International Rubber and plastic exhibition) to Shanghai Hongqiao National Convention and Exhibition Center from August 3 to 6 this year, and that it will adjust the plan and actively participate in the exhibition according to the needs.
"When the threat of the epidemic is over, we will show OQ's solution in the next rubber and plastic exhibition. In the current situation, we think this is a positive move for the international rubber and Plastics Exhibition and the whole industry. " Gilles rochas said.
"Although there was a delay, it also allowed us to further optimize the stand design and marketing plan. We are also developing Chinese micro websites to develop and expand our digital layout in China. We want to appear at the show, serve our customers and highlight our long-term commitment to the Chinese market. Chinaplas 2020 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition will be a good opportunity to share with you our latest progress in LPIC (Liwa Plastic Industrial Park) and the new products we are going to market. " Gilles rochas told Chinaplas.
Gilles rochas believes that the annual international rubber and plastic exhibition is the main platform for the company to demonstrate and strengthen its commitment to the local market and industry, and it is very important to participate in this activity. This is a good opportunity for the company to meet and talk with customers and other stakeholders, including the media, to enhance the brand effect of the company.
"We see it as a short-term issue and believe that China, one of our major strategic markets, will soon return to normal. Because of this, novel coronavirus pneumonia will be completely lifted if we threaten to take part in this year's rubber and plastic exhibition. Gilles rochas stressed.
Chinaplas 2020 will bring new opportunities in health, safety and health
Gilles rochas believes that there will be many new opportunities to highlight the important role of plastics in today's social life. For example, health, safety and hygiene will become an important part of the exhibition: clean water, food safety preservation, food safety insurance and other basic needs, which has become the main development trend of the world, especially in such a crisis.
"This year's situation has proven the whole society's demand for plastics and brought us back to the roots of polymers." Gilles rochas said. He cited a typical example: during the outbreak of the past few months, China's food distribution network provided an important lifeline, while Polypropylene food containers helped realize the contactless transfer from supermarket to dining table, which made people more aware of the role of plastics in food preservation
