Results From the Delphi Study

Abstract

This chapter focused on presenting the result of the Delphi study from the questionnaire distributed to the experts. The Delphi technique was used for modelling the construction supply chain management (CSCM) practice in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) era. The technique was also used to predict the supply chain management's (SCM) possible trends in the construction industry. A total of 15 experts were selected for this study based on their working experience. The Delphi study also validated the gaps (organisational culture and 4IR component) identified from the existing CSCM model. The findings from the Delphi study revealed that organisational culture has a significant impact on the practice of CSCM in the 4IR era. Regarding adopting the 4IR component for the CSCM in Nigeria, the Delphi study revealed that smart management and virtualisation are the most adopted. Unfortunately, the cyber-physical system, the heartbeat of the 4IR, is yet to be fully implemented for CSCM practice in the Nigerian construction industry.

Citation

Osunsanmi, T.O., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, W.D. and Oke, A.E. (2022), "Results From the Delphi Study", Construction Supply Chain Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 267-302. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80382-159-720221008