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Akintoye, A and Fitzgerald, E (2000) A survey of current cost estimating practices in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 161-72.
Austin, S A, Baldwin, A N, Baizhan, L and Waskett, P (2000) Analytical design planning technique (ADePT): a dependency structure matrix tool to schedule the building design process. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 173-82.
Bresnen, M and Marshall, N (2000) Partnering in construction: a critical review of issues, problems and dilemmas. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 229-37.
Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M and Neale, R H (2000) A grounded theory of women's career under-achievement in large UK construction companies. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 239-50.
Goh, B-H (2000) Evaluating the performance of combining neural networks and genetic algorithms to forecast construction demand: the case of the Singapore residential sector. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 209-17.
Love, P E D and Li, H (2000) Overcoming the problems associated with quality certification. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 139-49.
Pietroforte, R, Bon, R and Gregori, T (2000) Regional development and construction in Italy: an input-output analysis, 1959-1992. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 151-9.
Smith, S D, Wood, G S and Gould, M (2000) A new earthworks estimating methodology. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 219-28.
Sobotka, A (2000) Simulation modelling for logistics re-engineering in the construction company. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 183-95.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: building materials; internal logistic system; re- engineering; simulation research
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461900370816
- Abstract:
Much attention is being paid to the significant role of logistics in the construction industry, with reference both to the total supply chain and to its individual links, called the ’internal logistic system’. Rationalization of activity in the logistics sphere leads to lowered production costs and increased quality. However, rationalization of logistic processes often involves re-engineering, i.e. reconstruction or making changes, for instance in the structure of supply chains, in the organization of physical and information flows, in ways of taking up decisions, etc. This paper describes the effectiveness of a simulation modelling approach in improving logistic systems in construction, by applying information collected from Polish construction practice. Graphical and analytical models of company logistic systems are the basis for making simulators using GPSS WorldTM. Two models of different structures from the point of view of physical and information flow were chosen, several different strategies for controlling these flows were worked out, values of particular parameters of the model were defined and the optimum solution was sought. The assumed optimization criterion is minimizing logistics costs. An analysis of the research results can be used to indicate re-engineering needs for the internal models of the logistic systems investigated.
Wang, S Q, Tiong, R L K, Ting, S K and Ashley, D (2000) Evaluation and management of foreign exchange and revenue risks in China's BOT projects. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 197-207.
Wong, K-C and Walker, A (2000) Property rights implications of public-private joint ventures. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 131-8.