The implementatation of material supply chain process in Malaysian construction works

The future of construction industry depends on the supply chain management. In a construction project, the presence of the supply chain management is essential. Supply chain involves relationship with many organizations and processes that work together to make sure the project run smoothly. However, the construction industry may not realize the full potential of supply chain if the problem in the execution of supply chain management is not identified. This study aims to improve the material supply chain management in Malaysian construction works. The objectives of this study is to identify the criterias of the current practice concept in material supply chain management, to determine the problems in the implementation of material supply chain in construction works and to suggest the strategies in order to improve material supply chain in these construction works. The questionnaire survey has been distributed to the G7 contractors in Negeri Sembilan and the responses given are satisfying. According to the findings, majority of these contractors understand the value of supply chain management in the construction industry and the main problem in implementing this management is the lack of information for this management.