The practices of Thai contractors in cross border procurement | |
| Author | Mariappan, Arasavindiran |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-07-6 |
| Subject(s) | Business logistics--Thailand Contractors--Thailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ;no. CM-07-6 |
| Abstract | The shift of procurement methods in the construction industry is inevitable as Thailand moves towards globalization. Many contractors are slowly shifting their mindset towards the global market. Nevertheless, some contractors are still keeping their legs crossed because of fear and the risk involved in global procurement. This study aims to identify and analyze the mechanism that affects the free flow of materials, labor and equipment into other countries. The result of this study proposed useful guidelines for contractor in procuring oversea projects in terms of material, labor and equipment. In the analysis, the researcher found out that effect of each mechanism on the parties can be different according to case. This is because in order for the mechanism to function depends on the country of project being undertaken and also other parties in the supply chain such as the supplier, the bank and the freight company. The study is concluded by proposing some guidelines for contractors to check and measure when procuring international project. This model is done based on free trade mechanisms of the analyzed cases. To make a sound decision, the contractor should also consider other important factors such as cost, time, distance, political conditions and others |
| Year | 2007 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology.|tThesis ; no. CM-07-6 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Chotchai Charoenngam.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Hadikusumo, Bonaventura H. W.;Pichai Nimityongskul; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2007 |