https://doi.org/10.24928/2021/0120

Reducing Construction Logistics Costs and Embodied Carbon With Ccc and Kitting: A Case Study

Fabrice Berroir¹, Pierre Guernaccini², Calin Boje³ & Omar Maatar⁴

¹R&D Engineer, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-0392-1011
²R&D Engineer, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-5395-9042
³Doctor, R&D associate, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-5150-9355
⁴Managing Director, Compagnie Luxembourgeoise d’Entreprises (CLE), Capellen, Luxembourg, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0001-6933-787

Abstract

Supply chain management was originally proposed to improve construction sites performances, nonetheless this simultaneously presents a potential solution for reducing the carbon footprint of the construction sector. Therefore, both environmental and cost impacts must be considered in order to raise the sector’s awareness and foster change towards more sustainable practices. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the applicability of such a model for the supply chain by implementing Just-in-Time deliveries using kitting and a Construction Consolidation Centre managed by a ThirdParty Logistics operator on a real-life construction project. Data was collected on actual tasks durations, time losses for site’s workers and deliveries, and used as input to estimate the corresponding values with a traditional logistics and to model impact on both direct and indirect costs for comparison and discussion. Findings indicate that this new logistics paradigm can lead to productivity improvements and overall reduction in transportation needs. These have an implicit positive impact on both the environment and cost savings, which are calculated and discussed. Based on these results, it is argued that the adoption of this model contributes to a lean-green deal by demonstrating the positive impact of Lean Construction techniques towards better supply chain integration.

Keywords

Supply chain management (SCM), sustainability, action research, CCC, kitting.

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Reference

Berroir, F. , Guernaccini, P. , Boje, C. & Maatar, O. 2021. Reducing Construction Logistics Costs and Embodied Carbon With Ccc and Kitting: A Case Study, Proc. 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) , 935-944. doi.org/10.24928/2021/0120

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