introduction to materials management 8th pdf

It was found that the major triggers of inefficient materials management among construction SMEs are traditional approach and maintenance issues, manufacturer error and poor planning, inventory management issues, poor handling of procurement, materials estimating problems, storage problems and insecurity, and communication issues. With a 93.33% response rate, the gathered data were analysed using percentage, frequencies and factor analysis with principal component analysis. The study utilised a quantitative survey method and convenience sampling technique in the distribution of the structured questionnaire used to gather data from project managers, procurement officers and construction professionals working with the construction SMEs. Thus, this study assessed the factors that trigger inefficient material management practices by construction SMEs in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Even well-organised large construction organisations still fall prey to this project performance killer as adequate attention is not given to material management as a necessary key project management function. Inefficient material management throughout the construction projects value chain has resulted to poor performance especially in terms of time, cost, quality, and productivity.

Introduction to materials management 8th pdf