The Effect Of Logistics Management On Organizational Performance In Construction Industries: The Case Of Elmi Olindo Contractors Plc
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2020-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
For many years, reports have continued to show the poor performance of the construction
industry with many projects failing to exceed or live up to the expectations of clients.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of logistics management on organizational
performance in Elmi olindo contractor’s plc. To address this study descriptive analysis
method was employed and also quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. The
total number of employees (53), from logistics department sections and sub-units, supply
unit and warehouse administrators, project managers and project storekeepers, and those
involved in site coordination activities as they are involved in logistics activities. To gather
data, questionnaire has been used. Data obtained through questionnaire has been
analysed by using descriptive statics: mean and standard deviation and also inferential
statistics (correlation) by SPSS 20.0 software version. The study focused and discovered
the effects of logistics management over organizational performance by assessing logistics
activities of the company namely; transportation management, customer service
management, inventory management, supply management, warehouse management. Lack
of well-established standard to check the level of customer satisfaction, not using
electronic communication like EDI or RFID, not applying Regular stock reporting and
monthly inventory count system to detect material loss, Poor Prevention mechanism from
damage due to temperature and humidity have been found to be the major problems of the
company that needs due attention Therefore, it has been recommended to the company to
take measures to solve and improve logistics activities.
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inventory management, industry with many projects, recommended to the company