Abstract
The aim of this paper is to provide a discussion on improvement in construction supply chain management. The study is based on a literature review regarding the evolution of supply chain management theory within the construction environment and a review of the current findings of supply chain management in industrial engineering. The paper presents five managerial practices to be studied and implemented in construction supply chain management. Such managerial practices are traditionally adopted by manufacturing companies and they reflect best practices for improvement in a multi-organizational environment. Even though this paper has a theoretical approach, it also aims to bring a contribution to practitioners by providing directions for improving construction supply chain management.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC20) |
| Editors | Iris D. Tommelein, Christine L. Pasquire |
| Publisher | The International Group for Lean Construction |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780744217445 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Jul 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 20th Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction - San Diego, United States Duration: 17 Jul 2012 → 22 Jul 2012 Conference number: 20 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction |
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| Publisher | International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) |
| Volume | 2012 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2309-0979 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2789-0015 |
Conference
| Conference | 20th Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction |
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| Abbreviated title | IGLC 2012 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | San Diego |
| Period | 17/07/12 → 22/07/12 |