Essays about: "Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Construction Industry"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Construction Industry.

1. 1. Reverse Logistics in the Setting of Industry 4.0: A Sustainability Perspective

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

   Author : Nils Linden; Sophie Persson; Dhannya Rejoice Maliackal; [2023]
   Keywords : Industry 4.0; Reverse Logistics; Sustainability; Sustainability Measurements; Manufacturing Companies;

   Abstract : Circularity and sustainability, these are terms that are discussed in many different ways in current research due to the climate crisis. To face the challenges of the climate crisis and new consumer behaviour, the still emerging concept of Industry 4.0 is considered in different ways. READ MORE

3. 2. An Analysis of the Value Propositions for Integrated 4D BIM-GIS Adoption for Construction supply Chain Management : Assessing Digital Transformation in the Swedish AEC Industry

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Robert Antoh; [2021]
   Keywords : Building Information Modelling; Geo-Information Science; 4D BIM-GIS users; 4D BIM-GIS future adopters; 4D BIM-GIS adoption value propositions; Byggnadsinformationsmodellering; Geografiskt informationssystem; 4D BIM-GIS användare; 4D BIM-GIS framtida användare; 4D BIM-GIS antagande av värdeskapande förslag;

   Abstract : Logistics and supply chain in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry can be seen as coordinated collaboration that is subject to managerial risks. The managerial risks are mitigated by Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geo-Information Science (GIS), which are two distinctive digital transformative tools which are revolutionizing and accelerating the AEC industry in recent years. READ MORE

4. 3. Towards improved construction logistics- BIM opportunities

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Sanar Behnan Elias; [2020]
   Keywords : BIM; construction logistics; Just In Time; waste; supply chain management; BIM; bygglogistik; Just In Time; slöseri; supply chain management;

   Abstract : Common problems at the construction site are logistics problems regarding material delays, handling and transfers. At present, there is a very low use of digital tools in the construction industry. READ MORE

5. 4. Critical factors when implementing Lean practices and Lean distribution for a micro company in the start-up phase

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Amanda Ivars; Mathias Lundberg; [2019]
   Keywords : Lean; Micro Company; Start-up; Distribution Strategy; Implementation of Lean; SME; Logistics; JIT;

   Abstract : The aim for this study is to identify the critical factors for an implementation of Lean for a micro company in the start-up phase, as well as to identify which Lean practices that are most applicable for a distribution strategy in a micro company. The aim was divided into two research questions: • RQ1: Which factors of a Lean implementation is critical for a producing micro company in the start-up phase? • RQ2: How applicable are lean tools and practices for a micro company’s distribution strategy? The research approach used to answer the aim and research questions were a literature review and a case study. READ MORE

6. 5. Shorter project lead times in construction

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Karin Bergstrand; Viktor Appel; [2016]
   Keywords : Lean Construction; Value Stream Mapping; Waste; Flow efficiency; Construction Logistics; Supply Chain Management in Construction; Scheduling; Buffers; Variability; Lean Construction; Value Stream Mapping; Waste; Flow efficiency; Construction Logistics; Supply Chain Management in Construction; Scheduling; Buffers; Variability;

   Abstract : The manufacturing industry has made an extensive journey through the last century when it comes to increasing productivity. Results in the construction industry end up far behind manufacturing and do not show anywhere near the same efficiency increase, improved quality or decreased costs. READ MORE