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Volume 02, Issue 05

Published on: May 2026

LEAD TIME ANALYSIS IN PORT-TO-PLANT MATERIAL MOVEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE AT CHENNAI PORT AUTHORITY

Joshua Jayaraj L

Dr. P. Jyothi

MBA  Department of Management Studies Saveetha Engineering College
DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.1010

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Abstract

Lead time is a critical factor influencing supply chain efficiency, particularly in port-based logistics systems. This study examines lead time variability in port-to-plant material movement and its impact on supply chain performance at Chennai Port Authority. A descriptive research design was adopted using both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected from 70 respondents, including logistics professionals and port employees, through structured questionnaires.

The findings reveal that transportation delays, customs procedures, and infrastructure limitations significantly affect lead time. The study also highlights the role of digital technologies such as automation and real-time tracking in improving efficiency. It concludes that enhancing infrastructure, simplifying processes, and adopting digital solutions can reduce delays and improve supply chain performance.

Keywords: Lead Time, Supply Chain, Port Logistics, Transportation Delays, Digital Transformation

How to Cite this Paper

L, J. J. (2026). Lead Time Analysis in Port-To-Plant Material Movement and its Impact on Supply Chain Performance At Chennai Port Authority. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.1010

L, Joshua. "Lead Time Analysis in Port-To-Plant Material Movement and its Impact on Supply Chain Performance At Chennai Port Authority." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.1010.

L, Joshua. "Lead Time Analysis in Port-To-Plant Material Movement and its Impact on Supply Chain Performance At Chennai Port Authority." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.1010.

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