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100 1 _aERRASTI, Ander
_939272
245 1 0 _aClose coupling value chain functions to improve subcontractor manufacturing performance
260 _aExeter, UK :
_bElsevier,
_cApril 2009
520 3 _aThe operational benefits of close coupling value chain functions as embodied in the principles of concurrent engineering and supply chain management are well known and have been closely examined by researchers across a range of manufacturing sectors. However, their deployment in the field of construction is less well understood.
520 3 _aThe aim of the research reported in this paper was to investigate whether ‘best practices’ such as these, could be applied in sectors of the construction industry to provide sustainable competitive advantage.
520 3 _aTo facilitate the investigation an action research based methodology was employed in which the researchers took an active role in the change process. This method was chosen because of its practical orientation, its predisposition to longitudinal case based applications and its suitability to ‘proof of concept’ initiatives.
520 3 _aThis research was carried out over a three year period and focused on the implementation of these practices with a view to improving the performance of a subcontractor in the construction industry. The outcomes of the research indicate that, despite the high levels of uncertainty and product variety that characterise the industry the principles of close coupling value chain functions can be applied to subcontractor operations that are primarily manufacturing orientated and that improvements in production and assembly productivity are possible with the result that total costs can be reduced and delivery performance improved.
700 1 _aBEACH, Roger
_939156
700 1 _aODUOZA, Chike
_939273
700 1 _aAPAOLAZA, Unai
_939274
773 0 8 _tInternational Journal of Project Management
_g27, 3, p. 261-269
_dExeter, UK : Elsevier, April 2009
_xISSN 02637863
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