Similarly, the theoretical frameworks identified relating to the area of ​​study were demand variability, vertical integration and process orientation. Furthermore, Nigeria, as a major crude oil exporter among others on the African continent, relies primarily on the resource base of Multinational Oil Companies (MNOCs) to maintain efficiency in export distribution. Additionally, notable audits on distribution efficiency have not been well documented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and oil interest groups. Therefore, the gap between the distribution efficiencies seen in the Persian Gulf compared to oil distribution in Nigeria has encouraged further research into the root causes by applying a Delphi technique to gather a consensus of opinions based on on the theoretical implications mentioned above. Initially, research questions were developed to better understand the underlying industry observations or heuristics established from the planning theoretical framework. Furthermore, the literature review also helped to determine key issues related to the export of oil from Nigerian upstream ports and jetties, incorporating the theoretical gaps observed and studied. Additionally, these theoretical gaps were used to develop the main research question; “How to synthesize