Author : William J. O'Brien
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 43,78 MB
Release : 2008-10-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1420047469
Mounting emphasis on construction supply chain management (CSCM) is due to both global sourcing of materials and a shortage of labor. These factors force increasing amounts of value-added work to be conducted off-site deep in the supply chain. Construction Supply Chain Management Handbook compiles in one comprehensive source an overview of the dive
Author : Richard Holti
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 32,13 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Building materials
ISBN : 9780860175469
It is bases on seven underlying principles covering competition through value, understanding clients/E real needs, developing long-term supplier relationships, integrating project activities into clusters, using target costing, implementing continuous improvement and developing human resources.
Author : James B. Ayers
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 22,43 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781574442731
Annotation "This book illuminates the changing paradigm that is supply chain management. Ayers illustrates how life will change and what skills are vital to successful supply chain management. He stresses balanced application of five key tasks essential to supply chain management. Handbook of Supply Chain Management tells you everything you need to know about supply chains to develop and deliver a product or service successfully."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : Stephen Pryke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 49,37 MB
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1119450683
Provides a unique overview of supply chain management (SCM) concepts, illustrating how the methodology can help enhance construction industry project success This book provides a unique appraisal of supply chain management (SCM) concepts brought together with lessons from industry and analysis gathered from extensive research on how supply chains are managed in the construction industry. The research from leading international academics has been drawn together with the experience from some of the industry's foremost SCM practitioners to provide both the experienced researcher and the industry practitioner a thorough grounding in its principles, as well as an illustration of SCM as a methodology for enhancing construction industry project success. The new edition of Successful Construction Supply Chain Management: Concepts and Case Studies incorporate chapters dealing with Building Information Modelling, sustainability, the ‘Demand Chain' in projects, the link between self-organizing networks and supply chains, decision-making, ‘Lean,’ and mega-projects. Other chapters cover risk transfer and allocation, behaviors, innovation, trust, supply chain design, alliances, and knowledge transfer. Supply Chain Management techniques have been used successfully in various industries, such as manufacturing and food processing, for decades Fully updated with new chapters dealing with key construction industry topics such as BIM, sustainability, the ‘Demand Chain' in projects, ‘Lean,’ mega-projects, and more Includes contributions from well established academics and practitioners from Network Rail, mainstream construction, and consultancy Illustrates how SCM methodologies can be used to enhance construction industry project success Successful Construction Supply Chain Management: Concepts and Case Studies is an ideal book for postgraduate students at MSc and PhD level studying the topic and for all construction management practitioners.
Author : David Pollock
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,36 MB
Release : 2016-03-13
Category : Business logistics
ISBN : 9781530528547
All you need to know of Supply Chain Management to uplift your Business! Do you own any business? Are you a purchasing agent or a manager of any company? Do you work in a position where partnering is essential to make profit and achieve targets? After readingConstruction: Purchasing Success Guide, Stay on Budget through your Supply Chain Management, you'll learn how to manage your supply chain effectively in order to get better results for your company or business: Understanding Supply Chain Management Managing your Purchasing The Purchaser Price is NOT the Only Criteria The Goals and Purpose of Supply Chain Management 6 Vital Supply Chain Metrics andThe Key to Success in Supply Chain Management This book inaugurates you to the idea of "Supply Chain Management" to choose the right supplier, be cost-effective and bring better results for your business or company! Construction: Purchasing Success Guide, Stay on Budget through your Supply Chain Management is your fundamental guide to manage the relationship between your business and your key suppliers that will benefit both parties. Don't Waste anymore time, grab your copy of Construction: Purchasing Success Guide, Stay on Budget through your Supply Chain Management right now and start bringing values to your company through your potentials achieved from this book in the area of Supply Chain Management. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy reading!
Author : John Gattorna
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 49,3 MB
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1351932292
The ability to build and also maintain a world class logistics and distribution network is an essential ingredient in the success of the world's leading businesses, but keeping pace with changes in your sector and in others is hard to do. With the Gower Handbook of Supply Chain Management you will need to look no further. Written by a team of leading consultants with contributions from leading academic experts, this book will help you to keep pace with the latest global developments in supply chain management and logistics, and plan for the future. This book has over thirty chapters with detailed accounts of key topics and the latest developments, from e-collaboration and CRM integration, to reverse logistics and strategic sourcing, and includes case studies from Asia, Europe and North America. It looks at all aspects of operational excellence in logistics and supply chain management. The Gower Handbook of Supply Chain Management will help managers to benchmark their operations against the best-of-breed supply chains across the world. It provides a unique single source of expert opinion and experience.
Author : W. C. Benton
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 19,53 MB
Release : 2009-10-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0071548866
A Comprehensive Guide to Construction Supply Chain Management Develop a highly efficient construction supply chain management (CSCM) solution that decreases risk and increases profitability. This authoritative volume provides proven strategies for the lean construction approach, including just-in-time purchasing, supplier evaluation, subcontractor selection, subcontractor relationship management, equipment acquisition, information sharing, and project quality management. There are numerous illustrations and ready-to-use forms-and a step-by-step economic evaluation for equipment acquisition. Construction Purchasing and Supply Chain Management explains how to achieve maximum integration with upstream and downstream supply chain members using the latest technologies. You will be able to establish a strategic CSCM framework to meet the budgetary and scheduling goals of any project. This comprehensive, step-by-step guide to CSCM is useful for project owners, design engineers, architects, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction managers involved in construction projects throughout the world. Discover how to: Ensure the on-time and cost-effective delivery of materials,equipment, and services Effectively negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors Manage superior subcontractor and supplier relationships Evaluate and select suppliers based on their value-added capabilities Analyze and negotiate subcontracting services Plan for, purchase, and lease construction equipment Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability Understand the components of horizontal and vertical construction supply chain operating models
Author : Clive Thomas Cain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,7 MB
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1134439296
A guide to recent initiatives from within the construction industry supply chain, examining their effects on efficiency, cost, morale and quality on both sides of the process.
Author : Thomas Y. Choi
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 815 pages
File Size : 35,38 MB
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 019006675X
Supply chain management contends with structures and processes for delivering goods and services to customers. It addresses the core functions of connected businesses to meet downstream demand. This innovative volume provides an authoritative and timely guide to the overarching issues that are ubiquitous throughout the supply chain. In particular, it addresses emerging issues that are applicable across supply chains--such as data science, financial flows, human capital, internet technologies, risk management, cyber security, and supply networks. With chapters from an international roster of leading scholars in the field, the Oxford Handbook of Supply Chain Management is a necessary resource for all students and researchers of the field as well as for forward-thinking practitioners.
Author : John S. Oakland
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 40,75 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0750661852
This text tackles the key issues of total quality management, supply chain management and knowledge management, demonstrating their significance as strategic concepts for the construction sector and illustrating how development goals in each of these critical areas can be met.
