MCA - RESEARCH

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Research

Here are just a few of the research projects involving MCA:

2006

We Built this City - Electri International

An investigation of factors impacting the growth or decline of Union market share in large cities.

2005

Developing a Standard Format for Calculating Market Share - Electri International

A study to develop a format for calculating the market share of electrical contractors that is agreed upon and implementable by NECA chapters, IBEW locals, ABC Chapters, and the U.S. Government.

2004

Ideal Job Site Inventory Levels to Improve Profitability - Electri International

A study on the ideal maximum and minimum inventory levels for increased contractor profitability.

Operational Model for Increasing Profitability of Electrical Distributors - National Association of Electrical Distributors

A study on transforming an electrical distributor into a low-cost-producer without losing value in the supply chain.

2003

A Comparison of Operational Cost of Union vs. Non-union Electrical Contractors. - Electrical Contracting Foundation

A study on the cost impact and difference between union vs. non-union contract workers.

The Impact of Variation on Electrical Contracting Profitability - Electrical Contracting Foundation

A study on the contributing factors of variation that will impact the profitability of the electrical contractor.

Procurement Chain Management in the Construction Industry - Electrical Contracting Foundation

A study on the effect of general contractors and owners attempting to vertically integrate the supply chain by buying directly from manufacturers.
An online presentation of this research with recorded voice-over can be found here.

2002

A Strategy for Improving the Electrical Contracting Industry - Electrical Contracting Foundation

A study to identify a profitable strategy for electrical contractors that creates win-win relationships within the electrical industry.

2001

Wireless Technology and the Electrical Contractor - Electrical Contracting Foundation

A study answering some fundamental questions regarding the threats and opportunities that wireless technology presents to the electrical contracting industry.

2000

Optimal Operational Model for Electrical Contractors - Electrical Contracting Foundation

A study to investigate the productivity improvement principles used in various industries and to suggest models that can be implemented for use in the electrical construction industry.