E-procurement in Malaysian construction industry: benefits and challenges in implementation

Abstract

In this paper, the benefits and challenges embedded in Electronic procurement (e-procurement) are highlighted. Specifically, the benefits of introducing e-procurement (termed e-Perolehan) for tendering and online registration of businesses and companies in Malaysia was emphasized. This study also focus on the advantages of E-procurement adoption such as cost reduction, improved efficiency in government business with the aid of internet-based information and communication technology. The study concluded with recommendations to policy makers to pay more attention to the availability of infrastructure such as information technology for a better E-procurement implementation.