BARRIERS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) IN THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
BARRIERS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) IN THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Summary/Abstract: This study sought to identify and evaluate the barriers to the implementation of SCM in the delivery of construction projects in Owerri, Imo State. The study adopted an explorative research design and a snow balling sampling technique in the selection of its respondents. 112 professionals responded out of which 67 valid responses were returned. 24 barriers to SCM implementation were identified from the literature. Findings from the study using factor analysis and the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) reveals the following as barriers to the implementation of SCM; lack of understanding of SCM concepts, deficiency of procurement system/process, inability to develop measures for monitoring alliance, deficiency of mutuality, failure to broaden the supply chain vision beyond procurement or product distribution, dearth of the appropriate information technology application, improper scheduling requiring flexibility in operations, lack of the appreciation of others performance, fear of loss of control and resistance on greater contribution.

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