Project Procurement Management Research Articles

ProCoMon: A Web-based Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP) Consolidation and Monitoring System for Nueva Vizcaya State University

The major purpose of this study is to design and develop a web-based consolidation and monitoring system that can handle the delayed submission of a university's Annual Procurement Plan, which is managed by Nueva Vizcaya State University's Procurement Management Office. As a result of the identification of requirements and specifications, there is a need to design and develop a web-based system wherein research interviews, observations, and user stories are used to identify and analyze the study's methods, issues, and concerns. The Agile Unified Process was used as the research methodology, which managed changing user needs and involved the user in the software development process. AUP includes processes for each of the four phases: inception, elaboration, construction, and transition. As a result, the study lends a better consolidation and monitoring system that is more efficient and accurate in the formulation of an Annual Procurement Plan for the university.

On the Key Points of Technical Management in High rise Building Engineering

For the technical management of high-rise building construction projects, it involves a systematic approach throughout the entire construction process. The pre construction stage requires careful planning, from site selection to market analysis, while engineering design ensures structural integrity and functional efficiency. Efficient project organization, procurement, and on-site management, as well as strict quality control, are crucial during the construction phase. The focus of the post construction phase is debugging, seamless handover, and continuous facility operation and maintenance. Overall, by adopting comprehensive technical management, the safe and efficient construction of high-rise buildings has been ensured, meeting functional and aesthetic requirements while considering environmental protection.

Factors affecting the successful implementation of telecommunication tower projects in Zambia

The research aimed at identifying factors that affect the successful implementation of telecommunication tower projects at Airtel Networks Zambia Plc and IHS Zambia Limited, in order to ensure adequate measures are put in place to support the successful implementation of telecommunications tower projects by market players. The study took a pragmatic approach to inquiry with a triangulated design where 16 professionals with industry experience and position of influence were purposively recruited. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square statistics were used to analyse quantitative data, while content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. The study findings revealed at least 5 factors that negatively affect the successful implementation of the telecommunication tower projects and these are Projects Scope Management, Projects Time Management, Projects Cost Management, Projects Communication Management, and Human Related Factors. The study also revealed that these factors had an adverse impact on project scheduling hence resulting into project delays. Subsequently, it was revealed that delayed legal formalities led to excess project expenses in form of warehouse and rental charges for the piece of land. Additionally, the study findings revealed that poor project scope description had a negative effect on the proper and efficient planning of project resources. Finally, the study revealed that poor project procurement management led to inadequate resource availability hence affecting the project schedule due to lack of resources as subcontractors could not proceed with the projects in the absence of necessary materials. The study recommended organizations to invest more resources in ensuring that various factors that impend the successful implementation of the telecommunication tower projects are known, as well as invest in Research and Development and project managers to ensure comprehensive project planning and evaluation before the project is initiated. This would also help ensuring that various challenges that affect the project implementation process at various stages of project’s implementation are mitigated.

Potential features of building information modeling (BIM) for application of project management knowledge areas in the construction industry

The construction industry (CI) plays a vital role in infrastructure development and improves the socio-economic status with employment opportunities and contribution to gross domestic progress (GDP) of countries. However, its productivity has diminished in recent years due to increasing complexities in construction projects (CPs) and lack of adoption of novel technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM). Also, there is a significant need of polishing the capabilities of construction practitioners to meet the project requirements in agreement with project management knowledge areas (PMKAs). This study, therefore, focused on identification and evaluation of factors necessary for measurement of extent of application of PMKAs. Subsequently, noteworthy features of BIM helpful for enhancing the capabilities of project managers (PMs) in application of PMKAs were identified from literature. A total of thirty-three factors for measurement of extent of application of PMKAs and sixty-six features of BIM helpful in enhancing the capabilities of PMs in application of PMKAs were found. The detailed study and analysis of these ninety-nine factors with the help of previous studies suggested that extent of application of PMKAs is measured with three sub-tasks i.e., plan, manage/develop, and monitor/control. In addition, by virtue of remarkable features and services of BIM, it helps in enhancing the capabilities of PMs in applying PMKAs: project integration, scope, cost, time, quality, resource, communications, procurement, risk, safety, and stakeholder management.

Analisa Implementasi Manajemen Proyek pada Pengembangan Karung Goni Menjadi Tas yang Bermanfaat

TasGon is a product made from jute sack waste which is then processed into a useful product. In this project the burlap sack is processed into a bag called TasGon. This TasGon has many benefits, namely it can reduce the waste of burlap sacks that are wasted everywhere. In this study the authors used qualitative and descriptive research methods. This research is continued by analyzing project management, namely Project Integration, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Communication Management, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement Management, Project Stakeholder Management. The results of this study indicate that TasGoni has many benefits that can be felt by many people. Therefore the project undertaken must be in accordance with the quality of the product produced.
 Keywords: Project Management, Gunny Sack, Waste

Project Management Dynamics and Performance of Kenya Electricity Generating Company Projects

Kenya continues to face challenges regarding the actualization and timely implementation of electricity generation projects aimed at increasing the electricity capacity required in the quest for attaining industrialization status by the year 2030. Out of the projected flagship electricity generation projects, less than 20 percent of the projects had been translated into the national grid by the end of the year 2022. Such trends call for an in-depth study of project dynamics that determine the performance of electricity generation projects. To research the problem, the focus was given to Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen) Plc, which is a state-owned electricity generation company accounting for 60 percent of the electricity generation market share in Kenya. The purpose of the study was to determine the project management dynamics that determine the performance of electricity generation projects. Specifically, the study sought to evaluate the influence of project financing, project procurement, organization dynamics, individual dynamics and stakeholder management dynamics on the performance of electricity generation projects in KenGen. The study was anchored on system theory, constraints theory, and competence theory of project management. The earmarked population was 10 electricity generation projects implemented by sixty-eight employees who had formal project management appointments in the power plant construction projects that ranged from hydroelectric, geothermal, thermal and wind generation modes. A census survey method was used, targeting the sixty-eight respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between the variables. The study established that all the independent variables had positive regression coefficients, indicating that a unit rise for each independent variable facilitated a consequent rise in the dependent variable. However, only finance dynamics revealed a statistically significant effect, indicating that project finance dynamics had a significant effect on the performance of electricity generation projects. The study recommended that priority should be given to finance dynamics while scoping the electricity projects above other project dynamics. Financial analysis of the project financier's capacity to ensure uninterrupted project milestones financing was identified as an aspect requiring consideration in project financing. This outcome will be helpful to stakeholders in the energy sector, academicians and electricity project financiers. Suggestions were made for further studies on other financial dynamics not accounted for in the study and non-financial dynamics that were not established to have a significant effect on generation projects

Integrating Facilities Management knowledge in municipal school building: Swedish case studies

Due to population growth and evolving demands for flexible premises, the design and construction of school facilities is currently a highly prioritized activity for many Swedish municipalities. However, previous research has found that facilities management (FM) knowledge is rarely integrated in the design of schools, resulting in construction deficiencies, high lifecycle costs and lower user functionality. The propensity to integrate FM knowledge in school projects varies greatly across Swedish municipalities, but the underlying factors shaping such organizational capabilities are less studied. In response, this study investigates how Swedish municipalities are currently organizing the integration of FM knowledge in the design phase of schools. The case study includes three municipalities of different sizes, where 18 interviews were performed with 22 representatives from users, operations and maintenance, construction project management, procurement and top management. To analyse the findings, a framework based on knowledge management was applied. The findings showed that FM knowledge is increasingly translated into codified processes and project planning standards and guidelines, but that personalized knowledge still plays an important role. Further, knowledge sharing in this field is complex and municipalities still face challenges despite improvement efforts. Thus, there is considerable potential to strengthen knowledge codification and sharing between municipalities and on the sector level. The study also points at the importance of studying knowledge governance at higher municipal levels, where many key organizational decisions are made.

Project Risk and Procurement Management

Project Risk and Procurement Management

A Systematic Review of the Delphi–AHP Method in Analyzing Challenges to Public-Sector Project Procurement and the Supply Chain: A Developing Country’s Perspective

The effectiveness of public-sector agricultural development projects in developing countries lies not only in their contributions to agricultural sector growth but also in their contributions to environmental and socioeconomic system growth. As a result, the challenges associated with project procurement and supply chain management need to be carefully analyzed and evaluated. Although there has been reasonable literature on procurement and supply chain management, the limitations include the following: The literature, especially focusing on the analytical methodology, is scarce, as is the case with the developing country public-sector project context. This study, in its own modest way, contributes to this gap. Thus, the goal of this paper is to critically examine the Delphi and/or analytical hierarchy process (AHP), as well as their application and appropriateness in analyzing the challenges in the Bangladesh context, from relevant literature published between 2000 and 2019. A systematic review was carried out using the ABI/Inform, EBSCO, Google Scholar, and Science Direct databases for the study. The review of 2071 articles yielded 37 articles for the study. The Delphi and/or AHP were the most applied tools found in the review. Finally, the study examined 18 articles that applied Delphi and/or AHP methods. The review findings contribute to the literature by providing academics and practitioners with an understanding of the appropriateness of the Delphi-based AHP research framework for analyzing challenges to procurement and supply chain management in public-sector agriculture projects. Following that, a novel best-practice research framework based on the Delphi–AHP method is presented.

Leveraging Smart Contract in Project Procurement through DLT to Gain Sustainable Competitive Advantages

Project delivery on time, with agreed quality and assigned budget, is the desire of project-based companies. Time, quality, and cost are determinants of project success; however, organisations suffer from achieving these three success criteria at the same time. Failures in project delivery cause the loss of the competitive advantage. The recent digital technologies introduce smart contracts to supply chain (SC) operations for improving SC processes. Project procurement is the area for smart contract implementation to deliver successful projects and gain sustainable competitive advantages. The aim of this study was in explaining how smart contracts benefit project organisations through project procurement. Qualitative research design guided this research with phenomenology. Semi-structured interviews generated the data. The obtained research data were analysed with thematic, textual, and discourse analysis. Published industry reports were used to triangulate the data. This study demonstrated an integrated relationship model to answer the research question. The research findings initially identified the fact that smart contracts improve procurement efficiency through cost, time, and quality. Secondly, smart contracts build a trust-less platform where reliability is delivered and reinforced with transparency, traceability, and security. This study found that enhanced procurement efficiency and reliability meet requirements to gain sustainable competitive advantages. This study intends to contribute to industry practices and future research. The correlation of project procurement management success, smart contracts, and sustainable competitive advantages are expected to guide feature research and business practices.

Leveraging the industry 4.0 technologies for improving agility of project procurement management processes

Leveraging the industry 4.0 technologies for improving agility of project procurement management processes

Research on the application of fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method in civil engineering project procurement

In order to improve the effectiveness of performance evaluation of civil engineering project procurement, according to the characteristics of civil engineering project procurement management, the procurement performance evaluation method is established based on the fuzzy mathematics theory. Taking a civil engineering project procurement as an example, the implementation effect of the procurement performance evaluation of the civil engineering project is evaluated. The evaluation results are basically consistent with the actual situation, which verifies the effectiveness and reliability of the method. It provides an effective and reference solution for the practical application of procurement performance evaluation in other civil engineering projects.

Blockchain-IoT based risk management approach for Project Procurement process of Asset Propelled Industries (API)

In a competitive business environment, asset propelled industries (APIs) are prefer purchasing over manufacturing to achieve strategic business objectives. Therefore, project procurement management...

Developing strategies to improve agility in the project procurement management (PPM) process

PurposeThe ability of an organization to observe varying demands and efficiently meet them can be described as agility. Project procurement management (PPM) in the past was stable as things did not change very often and were very predictable. Due to hyper-competition, less predictable market and exponential innovation, the existing PPM becomes very unstable which marks the requirement of an agile model to manage procurement projects effectively. The paper aims to discuss this issue.Design/methodology/approachFor achieving the improvements, various barriers to improving agility in PPM were identified from the literature and experts’ review, followed by obtaining quantified impacts of identified barriers from the experts using the Delphi technique. Finally, interpretive structural modeling along with Matrice d’ Impacts Croises Multiplication Appliqué an Classement analysis was used to analyze the interactions among barriers to prioritize and strategize their mitigation.FindingsAs per the analysis, the lack of top management alignment and commitment, lack of digital strategy, lack of new technology competencies and inefficiencies of financial factors were the most critical barriers that would come across while improving agility in PPM for any organization. Industries should have a stable, well-established and supportive top management that has a vision for digital transformation along with upgrading the companies’ technology layer for automating most of the manual processes to have intelligent decision-making capability.Originality/valueIndustries need to be agile in their operations for being more competitive and responsive to the market. PPM being the most critical part of the entire value chain needs to be agile in the first place. The strategies developed as an output of this research can be utilized by industries for improving agility in their business processes.

Assessing of project management process knowledge area: procurement based on project management maturity model pmmm) (case study of pqr company)

PBO (Project Based Organization) is one of the ways for organization in improving their business value and benefits. Organization is challenged to continually improve their project management performance through their capability management process. In other words, applying the measurement of management maturity is needed to gain the determinants of project performance. PQR company is a project-oriented public sector company in its work. Currently it is important for PQR company to know the achievements of its project management. Therefore, the research was conducted to identify the level of maturity of the current project management implementation in the procurement area. This research utilizes a framework by way of Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM). The measurement is conducted to knowledge area Project Procurement Management which the processes are Plan Procurement Management, Conducts Procurements, and Control Procurements. The primary data will be collected by interview the top managers of the company using Self-Assessment Survey. The results show for the overall process Procurement Management rated as level 3 maturity regarding to the standards and process management in organization. By using the PMMM framework enabling organization to enhass the performance of Project Procurement Management through the best practice given.

Challenges in public private partnerships in construction industry

PurposePublic private partnerships (PPPs) face challenges in implementation and operation, and need efforts to improve their performance. The purpose of this paper is to review the PPP literature quantitatively and qualitatively, in order to establish challenge themes and set research directions.Design/methodology/approachMore than 4,000 papers published between 2008 and 2017 were retrieved. From this collection, papers from five major international journals were selected to explore extant PPP research findings under six main PPP challenges including: challenges related to financial management, concession period and price determination, operational phase, risk management, PPP project procurement and stakeholder management (SM). Initially, the papers were categorised quantitatively into the identified challenges and subsequently the articles were qualitatively analysed and discussed.FindingsPoor SM, the complexity of risk management models, project delivery time and cost overruns, inadequate consideration of whole life-cycle aspects and over-reliance on a Public Sector Comparator for evaluating PPPs are found to be the most commonly encountered issues. These all warrant more extensive attention and innovative solutions.Practical implicationsPPP projects have faced many challenges in practice and also existing research findings have limited application in practice. Challenges highlighted in this research can be a focus area in practice to improve the performance of PPPs.Originality/valueNo previous reviews have explored the challenges relating to PPP projects and how they can then addressed by further studies in the field. This review is intended to address that gap, and should help to shed light on further research directions to address the emerging challenges in PPP procurement.

ITビジネスにおける外注管理 : 課題と留意点( プロジェクトの契約マネジメント)

ITビジネスにおける外注管理 : 課題と留意点( プロジェクトの契約マネジメント)

Management of issues in the delivery of airport infrastructure within Western Australia

The objective of this paper is to present the identified underlying antecedents of problems unique to the procurement of airport infrastructure and recommend initiatives for their management. This research is significant due to the importance of airports in economic growth through improving the logistics of both freight and people. This paper first presents the typical characteristics of airport infrastructure procurement. It then focuses on the main issues with project procurement method selection and management of stakeholders involved within an airport infrastructure project. A case study of stakeholder industry practitioners involved in a Western Australian airport terminal project was then undertaken to reveal issues with current practices encountered during its planning, design and construction phases. Their management strategies and control techniques were also compared. The planning phase in particular was found to have the greatest influence over the nature and severity of issues encountered within the airport terminal project later on. This paper suggests that these issues could be mitigated if properly managed at the project level from the outset.

Project procurement management: A structured literature review

Selecting the right supplier for an assignment, as well as evaluating this supplier's performance while the contract is being implemented, plays an important role in ensuring a good project outcome. In this context, this paper presents the results of a systematic literature review of the criteria and the methods used in the phases of selecting and evaluating suppliers in projects, as given in papers published from 1973 to 2015. The papers were classified into categories in accordance with the type of project and the phase of the procurement process, investigating what criteria and methods are the most widely used for selecting suppliers and evaluating the performance of suppliers in projects. The results have revealed that the procurement process may have to consider new perspectives, such as client/supplier relations, due to the importance of having partnerships with suppliers that meet organizational needs.

Purchase Research on Supply Chain for EPC Project

Procurement decides the quality of materials supply in the process of engineering development and it is the important link in EPC project. This paper shows the advantages of supply chain procurement through comparing and revealing the connotation and characteristics of supply chain procurement in EPC project. Moreover, making an integration and reconstruction of every part of EPC project procurement through adding supply management mode and building supply chain procurement management mode of EPC project which is proper for now and future development, there will be the significance for the practice of EPC project procurement management. Keywords: EPC Project; Comparative Analysis; Supply Chain Management; Integration and Reconstruction; Supply Chain Procurement Management Mode