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    Factors Affecting Supply Chain Performance in Construction Sector: the Case of RAMA Construction PLC
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-01) Amare, Mulugeta; Ensermu, Mathewos (PhD)
    This research aims at assessing factors that affect supply chain performance in the construction sector, the case of RAMA Construction PLC, in Ethiopia. Based on literature reviews, the study identified four factors that affect the supply chain performance. These include information sharing, supplier buyer relationship, human resource, and customer orientation on one hand and an outcome, supply chain performance (Efficiency and Effectiveness) on the other hand. The hypothesis of the study was the supply chain factors (independent variables) affect the supply chain performance (dependent variable) of RAMA Construction PLC. The research design is made based on descriptive and explanatory research approaches. Both primary and secondary data were used throughout this research. For primary data, both structured and semi structured type questionnaires were prepared. Interviews and focused group discussions were made to collect more qualitative information. The study used non-probability sampling techniques to select individuals who were interviewed and those who took part in focus group discussions. 74 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents and 64 were filled and returned. It shows a response rate of 88.9%. On top of this, assumption tests and hypothesis test were made. The results of this study indicate that the information sharing, customer orientation, supplier buyer relationship, and human resource affect the supply chain performance to a significant extent, which is consistent with similar researches. These factors explain 60.1% of supply chain performance, while the rest 39.9% is explained by other factors which are not subject to this study. It therefore recommends that the use of information technology be enhanced so as to deliver success in the performance of it supply chain, customer orientation should also be focused in and it has to enhance its relationship with key suppliers and subcontractors, and competence of employees should be promoted to improve the supply chain performance of RAMA Construction Plc. Research limitation and future research areas are also discussed