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Informationen zum Autor Greger Lundesjo is an independent consultant with long international experience both in operative business roles and as a consultant. He has been engaged on government funded projects to develop logistics planning for the construction sector. He has supported clients by applying logistics principles to construction projects, improving resource efficiency and reducing cost and environmental impact. Greger Lundesjo has spent over 20 years in logistics related businesses and is currently owner of Lundesjo Consulting. He started his career in operational development, where he was involved in the implementation and development of many advanced supply chain systems across a wide range of industry sectors. He spent a great deal of time working in automation and was involved in selling turnkey projects in international markets. Greger Lundesjo is also an experienced trainer and has run training programmes and seminars in areas such as technical services, cross-border communications, and construction logistics. Klappentext The construction logistics manager plays an increasingly central role in the construction process. In fact! their decisions can crucially affect the success or failure of a project. Recognition of the critical role they play has spurred evermore interest in this budding field amongst both researchers and practitioners. An accessible text on construction logistics! Supply Chain Management and Logistics in Construction provides essential guidance and expert advice for construction managers! as well as researchers and students in the field. This important new title looks at arrangements with suppliers! the use of returnable packaging and off-site manufacture and assembly! IT systems used to manage the supply chain and logistics operations! such as delivery management systems! warehouse management systems and material planning and forecasting systems. It also considers aspects of the contractual relationships between client! developer! main contractor and lower-tier contractors! all of which have an impact on how the supply chain is managed. In addition to providing a range of fresh ground-breaking case studies! the book features contributions from leading experts in the field who have been involved in projects with companies such as TFL! BAA! The Red Cross! as well as big construction programmes such as the Olympics and Cross Rail. Gives insight into different perspectives of various actors in the supply chain, including main contractors, different suppliers, logistics providers and consultants Zusammenfassung Understand, with contributions from leading experts in the field, the importance of managing the supply chain outside of the immediate construction site. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributor biographies Introduction Greger LundesjöThe expanding role of logistics in construction Perspectives and opinions Outline of the bookPart One Strategic perspectives 01 The challenge of construction logistics Michael BrowneIntroduction Factors that influence logistics activities The role of logistics management within construction The challenges of the urban environment Conclusion Note References02 Aggregating global products for just-in-time delivery to construction sites Mark FranklinIntroduction Global sourcing Investment in procurement and centralized decision making Environmental legislation, quality and good waste management Lean supply onto site with plot-picked delivery Who is best placed to deliver an aggregation and lean delivery capability? Commercial and risk issues Conclusion03 Construction logistics - supply of bulk materials Matthew WoodcockIntroduction Logistics, customers and bulk materials Logistics models in construction bulk materials Supply chain maturity Conclusion References04 Effective management of a construction project supply chain Ste...
