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An agent-based framework for construction supply chain management in the internet environment. Zou Xin 200893258. concents. 1.Introduction 2.Concepts of CSC (Construction Supply Chain) 3.Inter-organization problems in CSC 4.Design of agent-based framework for CSC in the internet environment
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An agent-based framework for construction supply chain management in the internet environment Zou Xin 200893258
concents 1.Introduction 2.Concepts of CSC (Construction Supply Chain) 3.Inter-organization problems in CSC 4.Design of agent-based framework for CSC in the internet environment 5.Innovations and best practices focusing on CSCM 6.conclusion
1.Introduction • background of research • advantages of SCM in other industries • ineffective management of construction • the need of application of SCM in construction
2.Concepts of CSC • Concepts of CSC • General structure of construction supply chain
2.Concepts of CSC Fig. 1. General structure of construction supply chain (Adapted from Ref.[1])
3.Inter-organization problems in CSC • Owner --- Designer • Owner --- General contractor • Designer --- General contractor • General contractor --- Subcontractors • General contractor --- Suppliers • Subcontractors --- Suppliers
4. Design of agent-based framework for CSC in the internet environment 4.1 Impacts of the Internet on CSCM 4.2 Design of the agent-based framework 4.3 Coordination flow of the framework • Information flow • Recourse flow • Human flow • Cash flow
5.Innovations and best practices focusing on CSCM • 5.1 Incentive/disincentive arrangements • 5.2 Performance linked contractor selections • 5.3 Conflict management and dispute avoidance • 5.4n Long-term relationships and ‘keiretsu’
6.Conclusion Reference [1] Xiaolong Xue, Yaowu Wang, Qiping Shen, Xiaoguo Yu, Coordination mechanisms for construction supply chain management in the Internet environment, Project management 25(2007)150-157 [2] Ekambaram Palaneeswaran,Mohan Kumaraswamy, Motiar Rahman, Thomas Ng, Curing congenital construction industry disorders through relationally integrated supply chains, Building and Environment 38(2003)571-582 [3] [4] [5]…………..