Can an out sourced TFM (Total Facilities Management) model, provide cost effective and flexible FM delivery within the modern workplace?

Abstract

With the ever increasing cost challenges within the UK business sector, focused challenges are being driven throughout organisations to reduce overhead costs. A large proportion of business costs can be attributed to facilities management and operational cost of offices and manufacturing facilities.

Therefore this dissertation cuts across a key industry question, can real synergy of TFM (Total Facilities Management) reduce cost whilst increasing service delivery and value.

BAE Systems has recently undertaken a review of their existing facilities management service and across 28 UK sites and has partnered with Sodexo as a single supplier of facilities management services. The BAE Systems TFM case study will be reviewed and analysed to support the dissertation aim and objectives.

The study is organised into five chapters:

• Chapter 1 – The Introduction will provide a general overview of the subject of the dissertation and highlight the aims and objectives.
• Chapter 2 – The Literature Review will explore the information presently available on the subject matter and include relevant aspects to compare and discuss.
• Chapter 3 – Methodology and Research involves selecting the correct method of research and critically appraising it to explain its relevancy.
• Chapter 4 – The Investigation will focus on the outcome of the study to provide and compare the results.
• Chapter 5 – The Conclusion will summarise the findings from the study, any limitations and provide recommendations for future research.