An Appraisal of the benefits of supply chain management Integration in the South African Construction Industry

Abstract

The construction industry due to its ever-evolving collaborative focus on sustainability and technology integration, is pivotal in fostering economic and social development in nations across the globe. Supply chain management (SCM) has an enormous role to play in ushering in this unique development, due to its impact on the quality of the final constructed output. SCM ensure the coordination and optimizing process of every construction product to ensure an overall responsiveness of the construction industry market demand and output in the society. This study identifies the benefits of SCM adoption in the South African construction industry (SACI). The study adopted a quantitative research approach with data gathered from the participants with the SACI. Information gathered was analyzed using mean item score, standard deviation, and Cronbach alpha. The findings revealed the benefits of SCM in the SACI to be, improved sustainability and productivity in the construction sector, construction project cost reduction, improved quality control in the construction sector, adequate risk reduction in the construction sector and improved construction project delivery time. These were seen as a direct impact the adoption SCM have in the SACI. The lack of SCM integration can stifle the economic development in the society. Therefore, it requires effective public policies and stakeholders’ collaboration to help ensure smooth integration and usher in economic prosperity in the region. The central government through effective policies must ensure communications, technology adoption, collaboration, training, and development among construction stakeholders in the industry. This study will benefit the construction industry researchers and stakeholders around cost savings, better risk management and improved efficiency in adequately delivery of construction projects.

Keywords: Economic Development

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005336