• Title of article

    Role of On-Time & Honest Customer Services in the Success of Small Construction Companies in Saudi Arabia

  • Author/Authors

    Bageis, Abdulrahman College of Community - Engineering Sciences and Techniques Department - Taibah University, Saudi Arabia , Alshehri, Abdullah Saudi Arabia College of Engineering - Majmaah University, audi Arabia

  • Pages
    7
  • From page
    182
  • To page
    188
  • Abstract
    Background: The construction companies need to maintain their success levels to survive in the competitive business environment. The concept of just-in-time plays a significant role to reduce the costs and fulfill the needs of valued customers. Objective: The study aims to evaluate the role of honest customer services that are provided to the construction companies in Saudi Arabia. Methods: The study has used a case study approach to analyze the role of on-time and honest customer services in the success of small construction companies. Interviews were conducted to gather details and characteristics of the associated company. It mainly focused on the interactions and behaviors of participants, rather than calculations. Results: The results have provided a great understanding of the success of construction companies based on success factors. The organizational culture, delayed schedule, required quantity, and just-in-time purchasing are amongst the exceptional and highly effective factors on just-in-time delivery and customer experience. Moreover, organizing and planning were considered to be important factors contributing to company success. Conclusion: There is a strong association between the delivery of honest customer services and the success of construction companies in Saudi Arabia.
  • Keywords
    Case study , Construction companies , Customer experience , Customer services , Just-in-time , Organizational culture , Saudi Arabia , Success
  • Journal title
    Open Civil Engineering Journal
  • Serial Year
    2019
  • Record number

    2565156