Impact Of Supply Chain Integration On Material Management

• Author(s):

  Chinmay P. Thete

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• Abstract:

  The Construction Sector Faces Persistent Challenges In Material Management Due To Fragmented Supply Chains, Leading To Delays, Cost Overruns, And Resource Wastage. This Study Aims To Explore How Integrated Supply Chain Strategies Can Optimize Material Flow, Streamline Procurement Processes, And Improve Overall Project Performance. The Research Adopts A Mixed-methods Approach, Combining Quantitative Data Analysis With Qualitative Insights. Data Were Gathered Through Surveys And Semi-structured Interviews With Key Stakeholders, Including Supply Chain Managers, Procurement Officers, And Project Supervisors, Across Diverse Construction Projects. Additionally, The Study Analyzes Case Studies Of Projects With Varying Levels Of Supply Chain Integration To Identify Patterns And Best Practices. Secondary Data From Project Documentation, Such As Procurement Records And Inventory Logs, Were Reviewed To Assess The Tangible Impacts Of SCI On Material Management Outcomes. Findings Indicate That Higher Levels Of Supply Chain Integration—characterized By Real-time Information Sharing, Collaborative Planning, And Strategic Partnerships—significantly Enhance Material Availability, Reduce Waste, And Improve Inventory Control. The Study Identifies Critical Enablers Of SCI, Including The Adoption Of Digital Technologies Like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Internet Of Things (IoT) For Real-time Tracking, And Blockchain For Transparent Transactions. However, Barriers Such As Resistance To Change, Lack Of Trust Among Stakeholders, And High Initial Investment Costs Were Found To Impede Integration Efforts. Through Long-term Supplier Relationships, And Aligning Procurement Strategies With Project Schedules. This Study Contributes To The Field By Providing Actionable Insights For Construction Firms And Supply Chain Professionals To Optimize Material Management Practices, Ultimately Leading To More

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• Paper id:

  IJSARTV11I7103854

• Published in:

  Volume: 11 Issue: 7 July 2025

• Publication Date:

  2025-07-03

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