Browsing by Author "Metaferia, Teshome"
Item Analyzing Construction Supply Chain Management Constraints and Mitigation Measures: The Case of Addis Ababa Housing Construction Project Office(Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Metaferia, Teshome; Assefa, Teklegiorgis(Associate Professor)The objective of this study is to analyze construction supply chain management constraints and the mitigation measures: The Case of Addis Ababa Housing Construction Project Office based on identifying the factors that affecting the SCM and mitigation strategy. In light of this objective, the study employed descriptive research. Simple random and non-probability sampling designs were employed based on the nature of the target population. Consequently, the study selected a sample of 259 individuals from 767 population. The data analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics. The analysis and finding shows that the factors that affecting SCM like lack of well information sharing on SCM, lack of Understanding the SCM environment, lack of conceptual knowledge on SCM and lack of Support from top management affects the SCM and some of the strategy to mitigate this factors are like Creating external communication systems, the use of performance measurement systems, application of IT in SCM, preparing detail and complete construction materials requirement plans, creating smooth working atmosphere between each process, sub process, section, prepare an extensive and comprehensive training program to equip the best employees. Based on the study, the researcher recommends the PO and other concern bodies should have maintain well information sharing system, prepare an extensive and comprehensive training program, apply IT in SCM, create smooth working atmosphere between each process, sub process, section, prepare detail and complete construction materials requirement plans.