Construction Supply Chain Management Practice in Developed Countries

Abstract

The model and existing practice of the construction supply chain (CSC) in the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia was presented in this chapter. The policies and reports that support the practice of the CSC were examined in both countries. It was discovered from the review of literature that the UK has a more detailed report targeted at improving the CSC than Australia. However, both countries have a common factor affecting their CSC which originates from fragmentation experienced within their supply chain. Construction stakeholders in the UK and Australia believe that collaboration and integration are vital components for improving performance. The majority of the contractors in both countries embrace collaborative working for the sole purpose of risk sharing, access to innovation and response to market efficiency. However, most of the models developed for managing the CSC in the UK are built around building information modelling (BIM). Also, the reviewed studies show that supply chain management practice will be effective following the following principle: shared objectives, trust, reduction in a blame culture, joint working, enhanced communication and information-sharing. Finally, the UK has a more established framework and more CSC models compared to Australia.

Citation

Osunsanmi, T.O., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, W.D. and Oke, A.E. (2022), "Construction Supply Chain Management Practice in Developed Countries", Construction Supply Chain Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 77-126. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80382-159-720221003