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From Physical to Integrated Trading

Rethinking the Oil Operating Model
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In oil trading, value increasingly depends on the ability to connect trading decisions with physical operations.
Why rethinking the Oil Operating Model is important?
Trading, logistics and operations are often siloed. Traders lack visibility on storage, vessels and infrastructure constraints, while operations do not fully capture market dynamics. This leads to inefficiencies, missed arbitrage opportunities and suboptimal portfolio decisions.
Key benefits
Connecting systems.
Sharing data.
Aligning decisions.

The best approach is to integrate trading and physical operations into a single operating modele.

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Integrated trading and operations view

A consolidated perspective of positions, logistics and constraints enables better coordination across teams.

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Improved execution alignment

Closer interaction between trading and operations ensures strategies are effectively implemented.

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Enhanced use of optionality

Better visibility on storage, routing and timing allows optimization of logistics and infrastructure.

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Increased arbitrage capture

Faster and more informed decisions improve the ability to identify and execute trading opportunities.

How NTT DATA helps

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Integration of trading and logistics systems

Connect trading platforms with shipping, storage and scheduling systems.
This provides a consolidated view of positions and operational constraints.

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End-to-end visibility

Create a unified view across the full value chain.
This ensures alignment between all teams involved in trading and execution.

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Real-time operational data

Integrate data from vessels, terminals and infrastructure in real time.
This allows traders to incorporate operational constraints into decisions.

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Scenario analysis and optimization

Simulate alternative routes, storage strategies and timing decisions.
This helps optimize margins and reduce operational risks.

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Analytical platforms

Monitor performance across trading and operations.
This enables identification of inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

Geospatial analytics and AI
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Automation and coordination workflows

Automate communication between trading and operations teams.
This improves execution speed and alignment with strategy.

Advanced analytics
Develop advanced NLP classification models
Proven impact
The companies that are performing better are the ones closing that gap.
Operational Benefits
Results that matter
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Increasing margins

Up to 5–10% margin uplift, driven by better use of logistics optionality and improved arbitrage capture.

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Reducing costs

10–20% reduction in logistics and execution costs, through optimized routing, storage and scheduling decisions.

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Trading and operations coordination

Improved coordination between trading and operations, reducing execution gaps and delays.

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Risk and execution

Stronger alignment between market strategy and physical execution across the value chain.

Today, trading is not just about buying and selling. It’s about orchestrating the entire value chain.
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