Evaluating Supply-And Reverse Logistics Alternatives in Building Construction Using Simulation

Building construction is a one-of-a kind production with complexity caused by interdependencies between logistical- and construction-operation processes. Especially the finishing phase involves numerous trades who install a wide variety of materials and have to share logistical resources. Traditiona...

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Main Authors: Gschwendtner, Christina, Fischer, Anne, Fottner, Johannes, Tommelein, Iris D.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation models
Buildings
Data models
Materials handling
Production
Reverse logistics
Software
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Summary:Building construction is a one-of-a kind production with complexity caused by interdependencies between logistical- and construction-operation processes. Especially the finishing phase involves numerous trades who install a wide variety of materials and have to share logistical resources. Traditional planning approaches based on analytical tools and experience gained from historical data fall short in providing the support needed to evaluate different logistical strategies. Therefore, the present work aims at developing a user-friendly simulation model that considers both material supply and waste removal through a third-party logistics partner (TPLP). The process interdependencies are investigated using data from a real hotel building project. A kitting solution is evaluated as an alternative, using consolidation centers to reduce material handling on site. Comparing the supply- and reverse logistics of these alternatives, kitting appears to be more costly however the model does not capture potential improvements in performance of construction operations and coordination of processes.
ISSN:1558-4305
DOI:10.1109/WSC52266.2021.9715426