Barriers to Supply Chain Management In The Construction Industry Of Pakistan

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..