Impact of Logistics Strategy on Projects’ Success: A Field Study of Residential Complexes in Khartoum State

Abstract

There is considerable growth in the construction projects in Khartoum State. That growth makes progressive organizations, in the construction sector, embark on a journey of applying concept and principles of executing project management. Based on that, there is great increase in the number of residential complexes in Khartoum State. These housing projects have been executed by companies adapting project management philosophy. And to obtain the best results from the process of executing construction projects, many factors should be given a huge consideration. One of these factors is logistics services. Logistics services play a significant role in the success of any construction project. All construction projects materials are obtained through logistics channels. Therefore, any issue in logistics process will seriously affect the output of the construction projects. And these issues have been affecting many construction projects and seriously affect the quality, cost and time of the final outputs of the construction projects. This research found that logistics strategy plays a significant role in the successful execution of the construction projects. Moreover, this research tested the moderator role of lean logistics in the relationship between logistics strategy and the successful execution of the construction projects.