JUST-IN-TIME LOGISTICS IN THE SUPPLY OF BUILDING MATERIALS
by Sven Bertelsen og Jørgen Nielsen


Abstract
Normally building materials are transported to the building site as a part of the purchase, and the price quoted is 'as delivered in whole truckloads'. This tempts the purchase organization to save a few cents, which are easily lost by an unsuitably form of delivery.

Studies of logistics show that a substantial increase in productivity can be obtained by delivering building materials on conditions laid down by the construction site, i.e 'just in time' and 'packed for the work process'. The additional cost by this approach can easily be covered by the savings gained on the construction site.

This paper briefly describes the framework in which building logistics are seen, report the studies undertaken and explain the philosophy behind a series of tests carried out in practice to explore the idea further. Part of that has been to experiment with new ways of organizing the cooperation between the companies which are responsible for the final product - the house.

In the conclusion are given the experience drawn from the tests and some of the planning and control methods which have proved to be useful.


Keywords: building process productivity; logistics; just-in-time; materials management; partnering


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