ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF OROMIA WATER WORKS CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE

Abstract

Project logistics management is one of the focus areas to get competitive advantage and complete project on time. The objective of this research is to investigate the project logistics management system of Oromia Water Works Construction Enterprises (OWWCE) by studying the project logistics management practices of the enterprises as a unit of analysis. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods are used. The study tries to assess the planning, implementation and evaluation activities of the project logistics system of the enterprise. Descriptive and quantitative methods of research were used and data were collected by using interview questions, document review and questionnaires data collection tools. Interview questions were used to study the project logistics management system of the enterprise. Document review was conducted to study the current project logistics policies and procedures. The questionnaires data were collected from the logistics fulfillment department employees of the enterprise. It was found that the project logistics activities of OWWCE is not satisfactory, there are delays in the delivery of suppliers to the project site, not only the current project logistics procedures are not supported by information technology, but also the procures are not implemented efficiently. So the project office are not satisfied with the with the logistics service they provided and it is considered by the enterprise one factor for the delay of projects. From the study it is concluded that the project logistics management system of OWWCE have a huge problem due to both system management and resource problems, which includes transportation, information technology, financial, storage and personnel training. It is recommended to select best practices and provide the necessary resources to strengthen the project logistics management system of the enterprise.