OPTIMISING RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN MEGA PROJECTS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Abstract

This study examines the impact of optimised resource allocation on supply chain management in Saudi Arabian mega projects. The research aims to explore the relationship between resource allocation and supply chain efficiency as well as identify challenges caused by ineffective resource allocation and propose strategic interventions for improvement. The study employs a quantitative methodology through using an online survey with 100 professionals in Saudi Arabia's mega project supply chain management sector. Data analysis includes descriptive statistics and regression analysis to assess correlations between resource management and project outcomes. The findings reveal a moderate positive relationship between resource allocation and supply chain management with key challenges being coordination complexity and project delays. A robust, adaptive supply chain strategy was identified as the most effective intervention for improving resource allocation. However, the primary limitation in this research is the use of convenience sampling which may introduce bias and limit the generalisability of the results across all sectors involved in mega projects.