https://doi.org/10.24928/2024/0147
Lean Construction Supply Chain: A Transport Perspective
Kamal Dhawan1, John E. Tookey2 & Mani Poshdar3
1Lecturer, Built Environment Engineering Department, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-1852-72362Professor, School of Future Environments, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-9347-9078
3Senior Lecturer, Built Environment Engineering Department, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0001-9132-2985
Abstract
The extensive and interdisciplinary construction supply chain is susceptible to inefficiencies at the interfaces of organisations. These inefficiencies are exacerbated by intricate logistics systems that operate among numerous stakeholders and actors, involving concurrent activities, processes, and on- and off-site systems. Transportation stands out as the most significant element within construction logistics. The fragmentation of the transport function stems from its intrinsic nature to every business, typically involving externalised asset ownership and deployment. Inefficiencies infiltrate the system due to isolated planning across different segments, gradually accumulating into macro-level visibility. To optimise logistics, particularly the transport function, identified strategies involve reconfiguring activities, combining resources, and repositioning actors. This paper delves into the impact of vertically integrating distribution, implementing integrated planning for transport operations, and incorporating reverse logistics into operations on the transport function within a supply chain for manufactured construction products. The study evaluates sustainability impacts using transport efficiency metrics and domestically determined parameters to benchmark the 'leaning and greening' of the specific supply chain under consideration.
Keywords
Construction transport, Construction logistics, Optimised transport, Lean construction supply chain.
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Dhawan, K. , Tookey, J. E. & Poshdar, M. 2024. Lean Construction Supply Chain: A Transport Perspective, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32) , 978-989. doi.org/10.24928/2024/0147
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