Supply chain management: a review of implementation risks in the construction industry

Abstract

Purpose -The purpose of the present study is to analyze the development of supply chain management (SCM) introduction in the construction industry, investigating the risk factors affecting the implementation of SCM principles. Design/methodology/approach -To achieve the research objective a literature review approach was adopted, which involved the selection and classification of about 140 research articles. Papers were critically classified and analyzed according to a risk management (RM) perspective. Findings -Results from the literature review identified a lack of construction supply chain risk management (CSCRM) literature which is mainly conceptual and descriptive and focused especially on the risk assessment phase. A total of 13 common risk factors are identified in literature and critically analyzed considering eight key perspectives. These stress the attention on the project planning phase and confirm the main contractor as the main promoter for the SCM practice.Research limitations/implications -The developed model has to be further investigated and tested with empirical case studies and its major limitation results from a subjective selection of researches and from the comparison between findings with distinct aims. Originality/value -The research explores SCM literature in the construction field, spanning a period of 11 years (2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011). None of the review dealing with SCM principles focuses on the risk management area in the construction field. Findings constitute a first attempt for the development of an operative risk assessment framework supporting a successfully implementation of SCM in the Sector. Gaps in research are described in order to give a contribution and encourage additional works.

Key antecedents and practices for Supply Chain Management adoption in project contexts

“…This means, primarily, to identify and assess SCM risks, their timing and responsibility, i.e. at which organizational level risk factor rises and related responsibility in order to consent a successful treatment (Aloini et al, 2012). In a second instance, out coming SCM benefits should be shared with the other SC players (Tommelein et al, 2003).…”

“…At this purpose, the balance of this trade-off requires a detailed classification of project risk factors in order to support managers in achieving a more efficient use of company's limited resources. Aloini et al (2012), Meng and Gallagher (2012), Olsen and Osmundsen (2005) 14 Strategic planning among SC participants It refers to their ability to undertake strategic directions, by providing sound basis to introduce SCM approach. Most of project activities are performed by Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which are responsible for their successful execution and for the management of material suppliers.…”

Model Simulasi Risiko Rantai Pasok Material Proyek Konstruksi Gedung

“…Behera et al (2015) menyimpulkan bahwa karakteristik rantai pasok proyek konstruksi dipengaruhi antara lain oleh pengaruh konsumen, fragmentasi, jumlah dan tipe stakeholder, hubungan pembeli-suplier, multi organisasi yang bersifat temporer, tipe rantai pasok pembuatan sesuai pesanan (make-to-order), dan peluang kolaborasi, dan pemesanan berulang (cyclical demand). Aloini et al (2012) merangkum karakteristik industri konstruksi yang dipandang akan berpengaruh pada penerapan manajemen rantai pasok pada proyek konstruksi, meliputi antara lain: system produksi, pengaruh pelangan, fragmentasi, stakeholder, hubungan buyer-supplier, konfigurasi temporal, dan inersia perubahan pada Tabel 1. Karakteristik Deskripsi Sistem produksi sistem produksi industri konstruksi bersifat proyek dalam lingkungan yang kompleks dan penuh ketidakpastian Pengaruh pelanggan pelanggan berpengaruh besar pada produk akhir secara fisik dan nilai parameter logistic Fragmentasi fragmentasi dalam konteks pasar, maupun proses Jumlah dan tipe stakeholder stakeholder utama meliputi owner, arsitek, kontraktor, dan supplier yang melibatkan aliran informasi, material, jasa, produk, dan finansial.…”

Encapsulation of a Decision-Making Model to Optimize Supplier Selection via Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

“…A number of supply chain management (SCM) initiatives had been launched by the construction industry to improve internal and external efficiency, reducing waste and adding value across the entire supply chain and trying to remove their adversarial interorganizational purchaser-supplier relationships and fragmented business process [9]. Nevertheless, it have not made the breakthrough in construction industry yet, as the attempts to replicate the benefits obtained by supply chains in other industries still testify a scarce of effectiveness and a partial and slow implementation.…”

“…Nevertheless, it have not made the breakthrough in construction industry yet, as the attempts to replicate the benefits obtained by supply chains in other industries still testify a scarce of effectiveness and a partial and slow implementation. SCM application has particularly found obstacles in construction sector as a consequence of its particular context of "temporary multiple organization" [10] and due to the difficulties in managing networks of a large number of different companies, supplying materials, multiple services and components [9].…”