EFFECTS OF SUB-CONTRACTORS' SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON CONTRACTORS' PERFORMANCE IN PROJECT DELIVERY IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

The study assessed the effects of sub-contractors’ supply chain management practices on contractors’ performance in project delivery in Gombe metropolis. One research question was formulated to guide the study, the study area is Gombe state North-east Nigeria, the research design was survey. Simple random sampling technique was used for the study, questionnaire was used for data collection, the instrument was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instruments was determined using Cronbach alpha to test the internal consistency of the instruments. The data was collected with the help of research assistant. Data collected was analyzed using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS Version, 25) for the mean, relative important index was also used. The findings of the study revealed that: Trust based relationship, Long Term Collaboration/Integration and Strong Financial Flows were ranked extremely important. Transparency in Financial Management, Long-Term Partnering Working Experience and Supplier Relationship Management were ranked as important. Management Support/Leadership, Information flow, Dedication to Common Goals, Early Appointment of Key Members, Relationship Development, Equipment and Material Support Chain, Human Resource Supply Chain, Supply Chain Integration and Appropriate Deployment of Information were all ranked as moderately important while Incentive-Based Contracting and Use of Information Technology were ranked as least important. Based on the findings it was recommended that Construction supply chain best practices should be encouraged among construction stakeholders as the objective of construction supply chain is to create the most value, not solely for sub-contractors but for the whole supply chain network.