NOLEGEIN-Journal of Operations Research & Management

Procore in Construction: Revolutionizing Project Management Through Efficiency and Collaboration

Sidharth Choudhary — 2025-04-07

Procore has emerged as a groundbreaking platform that revolutionizes construction project management through improved efficiency and collaboration. By addressing inefficiencies inherent in traditional project management approaches, Procore provides real-time communication, centralized data storage, and advanced tools that streamline construction workflows. This paper explores Procore’s role in enhancing project collaboration, quantifying tangible benefits, and analyzing challenges in its implementation. Findings reveal that Procore significantly reduces project durations, administrative overheads, and rework while improving communication and stakeholder satisfaction. Despite its challenges, such as a steep learning curve and integration with legacy systems, Procore’s potential to transform the construction industry is unmatched. Prospects include integration with AI and VR technologies to further enhance its capabilities. Furthermore, Procore enhances stakeholder satisfaction by promoting transparency and seamless collaboration across all project phases. Despite its many advantages, adopting Procore comes with certain challenges. Companies may encounter obstacles such as a steep learning curve, resistance to new technology, and difficulties integrating the platform with existing legacy systems. To fully leverage its capabilities, organizations must invest in comprehensive training and implement a well-structured adoption strategy. Looking to the future, Procore has the potential to drive even greater transformation within the construction industry. Advancements may include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for predictive insights, virtual reality (VR) for immersive project planning, and increased automation to enhance decision-making. As the industry continues its digital evolution, Procore is well-positioned to lead the way, redefining construction project management and execution

A Systems Perspective on Sustainable Construction: Applying Operations Research to Green Building Initiatives

Mohammad Noman Khan — 2025-03-06

This paper explores how operations research (OR) methodologies can enhance green building initiatives through a systems approach, integrating decision-making domains such as finance, marketing, manufacturing, and service operations. The research employs a comprehensive literature review and application of OR techniques to analyze and optimize sustainable construction practices. Key objectives include understanding the role of decision theory in improving project decisions, exploring financial and marketing strategies to promote green building, implementing manufacturing and operations theory to reduce waste, and investigating emerging technologies like Digital Twins and agent-based modeling for resource optimization. Findings reveal that OR tools, such as multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), artificial intelligence (AI), and data envelopment analysis (DEA), enable stakeholders to balance sustainability, cost, and efficiency. Technologies like Digital Twins simulate real-time building performance, while agent-based modeling optimizes resource allocation. These methods reduce material waste, improve energy efficiency, and minimize environmental impact. The study concludes that OR-driven strategies offer significant potential to enhance sustainability in construction, providing actionable insights for policymakers, industry practitioners, and academics. However, practical implementation requires investment in technology and training. Future research should focus on interdisciplinary approaches and real-world applications to validate the effectiveness of OR methodologies in diverse construction contexts. This research contributes to the evolution of sustainable construction practices, paving the way for a greener built environment.

Optimizing Supply Chain Efficiency Using Operational Research Techniques

Ganesh — 2025-03-06

This article delves into the optimization of supply chains and explores what it takes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Because it enables the smooth transfer of resources, information, and commodities from suppliers to customers, supply chain management is essential for enterprises. Nonetheless, supply chains often face challenges such as product oversight, market fluctuations, shipping expenses, and collaboration among stakeholders. This article seeks to illustrate how various strategies and techniques—like inventory control, demand forecasting, transportation optimization, and customer relationship management—can enhance supply chain operations. These strategies empower businesses to enhance competitiveness, reduce expenses, boost customer satisfaction, and pursue sustainable growth. The research aims to provide a thorough overview of supply chain optimization strategies and their impact on organizational performance and efficiency. By putting these tactics into practice, businesses may improve customer happiness, cut expenses, streamline their supply chain operations, and gain a competitive edge in the market. It is vital for both practitioners and scholars to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in supply chain optimization to navigate the challenges and prospects in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving business landscape.

SDG-15 in the COVID-19 Era: Evolving Approaches to Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management

Vijayaprasath R — 2025-03-24

This analysis investigates the COVID-19 pandemic's dual impact on social inequality and environmental sustainability within SDG-15 (Life on Land) framework. The study highlights devastating effects on vulnerable populations, including 1.6 billion informal workers and women facing increased economic hardship and domestic violence. The research reveals how the pandemic has affected environmental conservation and zoonotic disease emergence, showing direct links between human activities like deforestation and wildlife trafficking to animal-human disease transmission. The key challenges in achieving SDG-15 during the crisis include reduced environmental funding, disrupted conservation programs, increased household waste from e-commerce, and compromised wildlife protection monitoring. This study advocates for balanced policies that address both immediate socio-economic needs and long-term environmental sustainability. The findings emphasize sustainable ecosystem management's role in preventing future pandemics and preserving biodiversity. Socioeconomic disparities have been made worse by the epidemic, especially for vulnerable groups like the 1.6 billion unorganized workers that work around the world. Lockdowns and economic downturns have caused these people to lose a lot of money, which has made them more dependent on natural resources for their livelihood. In certain situations, this increased reliance has increased the strain on regional ecosystems, which could hasten environmental deterioration. By supporting methods like crop rotation, sustainable water use, and soil conservation, policies that support climate-resilient food systems and sustainable agriculture guard against the effects of climate change on food security.

Digital Approach to the Cost Management of Construction Works: Exploring Key Areas for Operations Improvement

Amadi Alolote — 2025-02-13

Digital approaches to construction cost management use digital technology to analyze project data and improve operations, cost predictions, identify cost drivers, set budgets, and reduce the risk of going over budget. However, empirical evidence indicates that the software and hardware requirements in performing cost estimation vary. These requirements vary depending on the technological advancement, the client and/or market demand, and the users’ needs, amongst other factors. There is thus scope for improvement depending on the specific context of their deployment. This study explores the key areas of improvement within various cost-estimating software packages that could be targeted to increase their utilization and effectiveness in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and how these improvements can be best implemented. The assessment of the different software's ability to provide accurate and up-to-date cost estimation and project analysis reveals positive sentiments among respondents, with a significant majority. The findings further reveal diverse experiences among respondents regarding the usability of the different cost estimation software. The inclination towards using the different cost estimation software packages shows mixed sentiments among respondents based on identified areas for improvement. A majority, constituting 52%, expresses a positive inclination, stating that they would be more likely to use the software if improvements were made in the identified areas. Conversely, 44% indicate a reluctance, stating that they would not be more likely to use the software with improvements. A minor 4% remains in the middle, expressing a possibility of considering its usage with potential enhancements. To enhance the effectiveness of cost estimation software packages used in Port Harcourt, a holistic approach is recommended, prioritizing the development of an intuitive and user-friendly interface to reduce the learning curve and ensure wider and more user-friendly accessibility.

Evaluating Retail Chain profitability: Insights From ITC.

Abha Gupta — 2024-12-24

This study evaluates the profitability of ITC Limited, a diversified Indian conglomerate prominent in sectors like FMCG, hotels, and agribusiness. Using key financial ratios—debt-to-equity, current ratio, working capital, and return on equity—the research assesses ITC's financial health and efficiency over a five-year period. The objective is to understand how ITC’s internal strategies for cost management, supply chain optimization, and resource allocation contribute to its profitability amidst market challenges. The research utilizes secondary data from ITC’s financial statements and industry reports, adopting a descriptive approach to link financial performance with broader market dynamics. It considers external factors, such as consumer trends, regulatory shifts, and digitalization, which play a critical role in ITC’s competitive positioning and profitability. Findings reveal that ITC’s focus on efficient cost structures, adaptive inventory management, and diversified market strategies underpins its profitability. The study highlights best practices in maintaining profitability, balancing revenue growth, and managing costs. For stakeholders, these insights emphasize the importance of strategic adaptability in a dynamic retail sector, while for academics, it contributes to understanding profitability within multi-segment businesses. Overall, the study underscores the need for robust financial planning and strategic flexibility to sustain long-term success in the retail industry. This study provides an insightful look into ITC’s financial strategies and their effectiveness in achieving sustainable profitability. The research offers valuable takeaways for industry professionals, stakeholders, and academics interested in the strategic and financial management of retail businesses. By exploring the factors influencing ITC’s profitability, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of profitability dynamics within the retail sector, reinforcing the need for continuous adaptation, innovation, and strategic flexibility to thrive in a competitive landscape.