Modeling and monitoring of construction supply chains

Abstract

The planning and management of supply chains require properly specifying the participating members and the relationships among them. Construction supply chains usually consist of numerous participants and are complex in structure. Representing construction supply chains using a network model can help understand the complexity, support re-configuration, identify the bottlenecks, and prioritize company's resources, as well as add values to the management of construction projects. Using a case example on the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) processes in a construction project, this paper demonstrates the modeling of construction supply chains using the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework developed by the Supply Chain Council (SCC). The SCOR modeling framework provides a structured and systematic way to model and decompose a supply chain from conceptual representation to process element specification. The SCOR framework is commonly used by corporations for strategic planning of their supply chains. This paper further presents a model-based service oriented framework that leverages the SCOR models for performance monitoring of construction supply chains. In the supply chain management and monitoring framework each supply chain process element is implemented as discrete Web service components. The framework is built on a service oriented collaborative system, namely SC Collaborator, that we have developed using Web service technology, open standards, and open source technologies.

Production Logistics Simulation Supported by Process Description Languages

“…Paper [16] demonstrates the modelling of construction supply chains using the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework. The SCOR modelling framework provides a structured and systematic way to model and disaggregate a supply chain from conceptual representation to process element specification.…”

Towards a Framework for Process Mapping and Performance Measurement in Construction Supply Chains

“…Pan et al (2010) highlight that the number of frameworks offering a structured tool comprehending the whole supply chain (from raw material to the end-customer) for mapping and measuring the supply chain in construction is scarce. Cheng et al (2010) elaborate on the idea to implement such a framework. They use an already existing framework as a basis but do not consider the aspect of contextual differences between the manufacturing industry and construction industry, which is of great importance according to Green et al (2005).…”

“…Instead, the problems are dealt with in conjunction. As Cheng et al (2010) emphasize in their report, many of the existing construction problems (such as planning problems, temporary supply chains, bad performance, etc.) can be eased if greater attention is put on developing a framework for mapping, measuring, and continuously learning from each construction project.…”

“…Wegelius-Lehtonen 2001), or that they are entirely based on existing frameworks developed for other industries without adjusting them to the construction context (e.g. Cheng et al 2010). Pan et al (2010) highlight that the number of frameworks offering a structured tool comprehending the whole supply chain (from raw material to the end-customer) for mapping and measuring the supply chain in construction is scarce.…”

Impact Analysis of Complexity Drivers in the Supply Chain of Prefabricated Houses

“…In a well working supply chain the coordination of all participants of the overall house project is an important aspect to delivering the house on time, with low costs and high quality standards (Lessing, 2006;Grundke & Wildemann,to the delivery of the house (Bygballe;Jahre & Swärd, 2010). The high number of companies involved in the process as well as the transportation and the construction/assembly of the modules on-site are some of the complexity drivers for the supply chain management (Arantes;Ferreira & Costa, 2015;Cheng;Law;Bjornsson;Jones & Sriram, 2010). In order to develop a supply chain management concept for the modular construction sector, it is necessary to examine the relevant complexity drivers and evaluate their importance and correlation to the supply chain management.…”