Construction Supply Chain Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era

The construction industry has experienced fragmentation, late project delivery, and other Gordian Knots due to its slow adoption of innovative modern technologies and principles in the supply chain processes. Construction Supply Chain Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era acts as a roadmap to harmonize the construction supply chain and establish the industry as the lynchpin of the economy. It gathers evidence on the benefits and disruptive potentials of the current construction supply chain management domain and determines the acceptable practice and standard for regulatory bodies and managers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The construction industry has undergone various stages of supply chain management, yet it has faced challenges such as fragmentation, late project delivery, and complex issues due to its slow adoption of innovative modern technologies and principles. To address the need for harmonization and positioning the construction industry as a key driver of economic growth, Construction Supply Chain Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era emerges as a guiding framework. This transformative approach re-aligns the activities of stakeholders in the construction supply chain with the principles and tenets of Industry 4.0, fostering a more efficient and interconnected ecosystem. By gathering evidence on the benefits and potential disruptions within the current construction supply chain management domain, this collection establishes acceptable practices and standards for regulatory bodies, managers, and researchers alike. It also pushes the boundaries of knowledge in the fourth industrial era, contributing to the advancement of the construction industry and its role in shaping the future of our society.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803821603