Impact of Logistics Services Planning on Projects’ Success: An Applied Study of Residential Complexes in Khartoum State

Abstract

This study discusses the effect of logistics planning on the successful execution of construction projects with regard to their time, cost, and quality. It elucidates the role of logistics strategy management as a mediator variable in the relationship between logistics planning and execution of construction projects. Furthermore, it discusses the effect of lean logistics as a moderator variable in the relationship between logistics strategy management and execution of construction projects in Khartoum State. This study aims to develop a theoretical framework for the assessment and exploration of an important factor for the critical success of construction projects. The study uses a questionnaire as a tool for data collection; 125questionnaires were collected. The chosen research population includes all personnel providing and dealing with logistics services for construction companies in the residential complexes in Khartoum State. In this study, while partial least squares (PLS) tests the research model, Smart PLS 3.0 M3 assesses the measurement and structural model. The study results indicate logistics strategy management has a positive direct effect on the successful execution of construction projects in terms of cost, quality, and time of execution by the researched companies. Therefore, the study recommends that logistics services planning receive a great consideration from the senior management of construction companies and companies working in other fields.