Abstract:
Construction in Pakistan is mostly project-based, requiring productive and
systematic use of available resources. In contemporary world, Supply Chain
Management approach has become a principal element in construction project
management which helps in enhancing the productivity and efficacy of construction
projects. Since, the implementation of Supply Chain Management requires a
systematic management approach along with effective technological aid, it may
discourage the contractor especially in developing countries like Pakistan.
Consequently, this research focuses on the identification of barriers to Supply Chain
Management in the construction industry of Pakistan. For acquisition of data, a
questionnaire survey was conducted. After an in-depth literature review, extensive
research lead to the recognizance of nineteen crucial barriers to the successful
implementation of Supply Chain Management approach. These barriers were
categorized into four broader categories, namely, Strategic Barriers, Cultural Barriers,
Technical Barriers, Individual Barriers and Organizational Barriers. These recognized
barriers were incorporated into the questionnaire in the form of Likert Scale items
with a range of five possible responses to rank their perceived significance of each
barrier. Due to the ongoing pandemic, quantitative technique of data collection was
used which included the circulation of questionnaire among various construction
organizations. The collected data was analyzed statistically and using Factor
Analysis, the results helped identify seven major factors. This study helps identify the
deep rooted hindrances faced by construction industry of Pakistan for the initiation of
Supply Chain Management system and will help us better understand the challenges
that may pave the way for the establishment of Supply Chain Management in the
construction industry of Pakistan and similar developing countries in the years to
come..
