https://doi.org/10.24928/2024/0119

Reconceptualizing a Model for Lean Construction Supply Chain

Didas S. Lello¹ & Fidelis A. Emuze²

¹PhD Candidate, Department of Construction Management, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, South Africa, Email: [email protected] or [email protected], ORCID.org/ 0000-0001-6523-5466
²Professor, Department of Built Environment, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa, Tel: (051) 507 3089, Email: [email protected]. ORCID.org/0000-0001-7714-4457

Abstract

The inefficiency of construction projects in Tanzania made popular cost overruns, extensive delays, reworks, defects and accidents, including resource waste within the construction supply chain. Although scholars have proposed diverse ways to combat supply chain problems, these efforts lack an integrated lean construction supply chain (LCSC) model. Given the persistent resource constraints characterizing the construction industry, this study reconceptualizes an LCSC model for deployment to drive out waste. A critical review of relevant literature was conducted to identify which lean supply chain model predominates in construction in order to develop an LCSC model that integrates lean construction tools and supply chain strategies that were found to proffer better solutions. The paper offers novel theoretical insights that lay a foundation for subsequent empirical and practical implications for LCSC efficiency.

Keywords

Construction, Lean, Supply Chain, Model, Project

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Lello, D. S. & Emuze, F. A. 2024. Reconceptualizing a Model for Lean Construction Supply Chain, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32) , 597-608. doi.org/10.24928/2024/0119

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