Supply Chain Management and Logistics in Construction: Delivering Tomorrow's Built Environment

Synopsis

Under The Guidance Of Greger Lundesjo, A Pioneer In Merging Logistics With The Construction Industry, Leading Experts Examine The Expanding Role Of Logistics In Construction. The Contributors Discuss Strategic Perspectives And Challenges, The Impact Of Building Information Modeling (bim) And New Data Management Capabilities On Supply Chain Management In Construction, Construction Logistics And Sustainability, And Logistics Operations.chapters Look At: -arrangements With Suppliers -the Use Of Returnable Packaging -off-site Manufacture And Assembly -contractual Relationships Between Client, Developer, And Contractors -it Systems Used To Manage The Supply Chain And Logistics Operations -delivery Management Systems -warehouse Management Systems -material Planning And Forecasting Systems --,the Construction Logistics Manager Plays An Increasingly Central Role In The Construction Process. In Fact, Their Decisions Can Crucially Affect The Success Or Failure Of A Project. Recognition Of The Critical Role They Play Has Spurred Evermore Interest In This Budding Field Amongst Both Researchers And Practitioners. An Accessible Text On Construction Logistics, Supply Chain Management And Logistics In Construction Provides Essential Guidance And Expert Advice For Construction Managers, As Well As Researchers And Students In The Field. This Important New Title Looks At Arrangements With Suppliers, The Use Of Returnable Packaging And Off-site Manufacture And Assembly, It Systems Used To Manage The Supply Chain And Logistics Operations, Such As Delivery Management Systems, Warehouse Management Systems And Material Planning And Forecasting Systems. It Also Considers Aspects Of The Contractual Relationships Between Client, Developer, Main Contractor And Lower-tier Contractors, All Of Which Have An Impact On How The Supply Chain Is Managed. In Addition To Providing A Range Of Fresh Ground-breaking Case Studies, The Book Features Contributions From Leading Experts In The Field Who Have Been Involved In Projects With Companies Such As Tfl, Baa, The Red Cross, As Well As Big Construction Programmes Such As The Olympics And Cross Rail--