Effective Material Logistics in Construction Industries

Material management is the tool to optimize performance in meeting customer service requirements at the same time adding to profitability by minimizing costs and making the best use of available resources. The main objective of the study was to assess the role of materials management on construction projects. Specifically, the study intended to assess how inventory control systems and lead time affect construction projects. Inventory management system involves procurement, storage, identification, retrieval, transport and construction methods.