E-Procurement in Malaysian construction industry: benefits and challenges in implementation

Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun and Deraman, Rafikullah and Bamgbade, Jibril Adewale and Zulhumadi, Faisal and Mehdi Riazi, Salman Riazi (2017) E-Procurement in Malaysian construction industry: benefits and challenges in implementation. International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 6 (1). pp. 209-213. ISSN 2051-3771

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Abstract

In this paper, the benefits and challenges embedded in Electronic procurement (e-procurement or e-Perolehan) are highlighted. Specifically, the benefits of introducing e-procurement for tendering and online registration of businesses and companies in Malaysia was emphasized. The study highlighted E-procurement advantages such as cost reduction, improved efficiency in government business with the aid of internet-based information and communication technology. The study concluded with recommendations to policy makers to pay more attention to the availability of infrastructure such as information technology for a better E-procurement implementation.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Procurement; E-Procurement; Cost reduction; Improved efficiency; Malaysian construction industry
Subjects:	T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1000-1725 Systems of building construction. Including fireproof construction, concrete construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment > Department of Civil Engineering : Building and Construction Engineering
Depositing User:	Mrs. Siti Noraida Miskan
Date Deposited:	17 Nov 2021 03:53
Last Modified:	17 Nov 2021 03:53
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/3411

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