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@article{205700,
        author = {Rutuja Madhukar Wadate},
        title = {Project study for supply chain risk management: a digitalization-based analysis from the perspective of the general contractor},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {7260-7266},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205700},
        abstract = {The construction industry faces numerous supply chain risks that can significantly impact project cost, schedule, quality, and overall performance. These risks arise from factors such as material shortages, supplier disruptions, transportation delays, inaccurate information flow, and market uncertainties. With the increasing complexity of construction projects, traditional supply chain management approaches are often insufficient to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate these risks. Digitalization has emerged as a transformative solution, enabling better visibility, coordination, and decision-making across the supply chain.
This study examines Project Supply Chain Risk Management (PSCRM) through a digitalization-based approach from the perspective of the general contractor. The research focuses on identifying major supply chain risks encountered during construction projects and evaluating how digital technologies can enhance risk management practices. Technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud-based platforms, and data analytics are analyzed for their role in improving supply chain transparency, communication, real-time monitoring, and predictive risk assessment.
The study adopts a comprehensive review and analytical framework to assess the relationship between digitalization and supply chain risk management performance. Findings indicate that digital technologies significantly improve risk identification, information sharing, supplier coordination, and project resilience. Furthermore, digital integration enables general contractors to proactively respond to disruptions, reduce uncertainties, and enhance overall project efficiency.
The research concludes that the adoption of digital tools and data-driven strategies is essential for effective supply chain risk management in modern construction projects. The study provides valuable insights for contractors, project managers, and industry stakeholders seeking to improve supply chain performance and achieve successful project outcomes in an increasingly digital construction environment.
This paper addresses the topic of Project Supply Chain Risk Management (PSCRM), a subject that has received limited attention in the existing literature. It introduces the concept of the Project Supply Chain (PSC) and explains that most research has focused primarily on the Construction Supply Chain (CSC), which is designed exclusively for project implementation in the construction sector. Construction Supply Chain Risk Management (CSCRM) is acknowledged as a relatively young field of study; however, an increasing number of publications are exploring CSCRM in greater depth, highlighting areas that remain underexplored or insufficiently examined. The paper points out that the concept of PSCRM is not yet clearly defined in the literature and that effective risk management in this context requires dedicated tools and measures. One such measure proposed for use in the PSCRM process is the Foster-Hart measure, which allows for the quantification of risk levels and can be employed to prevent bankruptcy an advantage not offered by other commonly used risk measures. Furthermore, the paper attempts to define PSCRM by synthesizing insights from the literature on traditional supply chains (SCs). The concept of supply chain risk is also discussed. The final section of the paper explores the role of digitalization in PSCRM, a perspective rarely addressed in the current literature. In discussing the digitalization of PSCRM, the use of advanced information technologies is emphasized, alongside the necessity of well-prepared data to support the PSCRM process although this requirement may pose significant challenges.},
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        month = {June},
        }