Supply Chain Management in the Construction Industry: Gilmor Engineering Limited case study.
By Emmanuel Ola Elehinle
Student I.D 15597305

Submitted To
Laureate Online Education & University of Liverpool – Online Masters Degree
In Partial fulfillment for the award of Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Abstract
Activities in the execution of a construction project are usually time bound and require an effective management of the supply chain network to meet deadlines but the comparison of case studies and past research works shows that there are waste and problems in the construction supply chains which are characterized by inadequate coordination. In this study therefore, analysis of the key controlling parameters of a construction company’s supply chain operations and systems is carried out with an optimization of information flow within the system to improve performance. The barriers that obstruct coordination are identified and an efficient coordination model for a supply chain is suggested to accelerate and improve the economic and operational innovations for the management of construction projects.

1. Introduction

Supply chain in the construction industry is a non static one and is characterized by inadequate coordination of the key processes and parameters. According to Xiaolong & et al (2007) “Coordination is the core issue to improve construction performance in construction supply chain”. In this study therefore, analysis of the key controlling parameters of a construction company’s supply chain operations and systems is carried out with an optimization of information flow within the system to improve performance. The barriers that obstruct coordination are identified and provisions are made for their possible solutions. A Case study is executed on Gilmor Engineering Limited which is a construction