Identification and evaluation of supply chain risks in road construction projects

Qaraqanabadi, Farima; Sarkardeh, Hamed

doi:10.22065/jsce.2024.413551.3366

Identification and evaluation of supply chain risks in road construction projects

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Farima Qaraqanabadi ¹

Hamed Sarkardeh ²

¹ MSc Strudent of Deprtment of Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran

² Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Department of Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran

10.22065/jsce.2024.413551.3366

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine the supply chain of road construction projects and identification of risks and hazards that threaten the supply chain of this important industry. Then, the evaluation of these risks was performed, the importance of each risk and the reasons for higher importance of some ones were determined, and finally, suggestions and solutions to reduce these risks were presented. In order to achieve the mentioned goals, literature review for risk identification, interviews with experts and benefiting from their opinions were done. Failure mode and effects analysis was used for risk ranking and prioritization. The study and investigation carried out on the supply chain of road construction projects led to 36 main supply chain risks that threaten this industry. Risks were categorized into three parts: environmental, network, and organizational risks. According to the analysis, about 70% of the risks were placed in critical and semi-critical levels. Among the most important risks that were placed at a high-risk level are the risks of exchange rate changes, economic sanctions, lack of cash, delays in performing tasks, natural disasters, lack of correct and sufficient knowledge about the location of the project and the error in determining the project requirements.

Keywords

Supply chain

risk identification

risk evaluation

road construction projects

Construction and Management

Subjects

Project and Construction Management

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