The study seeks to examine the institutional factors influencing institutionalised supplier development initiatives in the construction industry in Zambia. A qualitative strategy was used to capture expert perspectives using a semi-structured interview protocol. The implementation of the...

BIM exhibits strong potential to become a core technological advancement adopted in construction projects. However, the process of BIM implementation is being affected by various factors depending on specific circumstances. This study aims to identify global factors influencing BIM adoption in...

There is clear evidence that building infrastructure contributes to a country’s rising economy and improved well-being. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) expansion operations are mainly designed to make the infrastructure necessary and increase physical connectivity. The purposes of this article...

The present study aims to identify critical factors (CFs) affecting construction labor productivity (CLP) from the perception of project managers compared to contractors’ viewpoint. By a comprehensive review of the previous studies, this study managed 45 CFs affecting labor productivity in the...

This study investigates the effects of working capital management (WCM) through and its components (Days Sales Outstanding-DSO, Days Inventory Outstanding-DIO, and Days Payable Outstanding-DPO and Net Working Capital) on firm profitability in consumer goods and construction firms by applying...

This study explores the impact of adopting the quality management system according to the International Standardization for Organizations (ISO) standards called ISO 9001 on firms' working capital management efficiency (WCME). This study analyzes Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the...

The study aimed to analyze the association between green supply chain management practices (GSCM) practices and sustainable organizational performance (OP) in construction organizations of Pakistan. A quantitative survey-based design was adopted to test the proposed hypotheses. Data were...

Many studies have suggested the adaptation and implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) is likely to improve an organization’s performance. A considerable amount of literature has examined the relationship between TQM and other elements like business performance, organizational...

In recent years, the relationship between doctors and patients is becoming more and more tense. Many hospitals are paying more attention to the satisfaction of patients, because this is an important indicator to measure the quality of hospital services. In China, it is often a case that...

The study sought to determine the effects of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) on service quality of catering services in the tertiary education industry. Specifically, the outcome variables were food quality, service quality, and the quality of ambience. A statistically determined sample size...