Material delivery problems in construction projects: A possible solution. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mishra, Priti; Mishra, Pushyamitra; Purohit, Rajesh
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 5:Number 2(2018)Part 1
• Page Start: 6497
• Page End: 6501
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Project management -- Literature review -- Material delivery solution; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2018.01.135
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Emerging project management methods for construction projects create new kinds of challenges for the delivery process of materials. The main motive behind introducing such methods is to create short-term schedules, based on a constraint analysis of resources. This approach has two requirements for material deliveries: transparency of material availability and short response times in the supply chain. We propose a potential solution for managing the material logistics of construction projects. The empirically validated solution proposes a shipment tracking-based approach to provide inventory transparency, and a pro-active delivery approach for efficient material deliveries.