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IMPROVING LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

ZIMMER, ERIC R
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1147652049

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2006, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering : Civil Engineering.
Development of lean construction principles has for the most part centered on the field activities themselves. However, the ideology of lean focuses on the entire value stream of an operation from raw material to final product delivery. Waste and inefficiency is still evident throughout construction supply chains. This thesis investigates improvement opportunities in this industry, utilizing the practice of lean supply chain management. Key initiatives are identified through a literature review. Field study with a medium size building construction company addresses applicability in the field, showing: differences between lean and non-lean fabricators and effects on construction, where just-in-time material delivery may apply, effective staging of materials on site, and other observations from site. It is stressed that changes in supplier activity can improve field operations. Another improvement opportunity in lean supply is seen through communication technology, by utilization of new project management software. Finally, ties with Last Planner are discussed.
Dr. Ossama Salem (Advisor)
62 p.
Engineering, Civil
Lean Construction; Supply Chain Management; JIT; Collaboration

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  • ZIMMER, E. R. (2006). IMPROVING LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1147652049

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • ZIMMER, ERIC. IMPROVING LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. 2006. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1147652049.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • ZIMMER, ERIC. "IMPROVING LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1147652049

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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