Evaluation of on-site logistics at different types of construction projects
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
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There is a reduced level of attention to logistics in the construction sector according to
the literature. Even though studies have shown that improved logistical measures have
provided benefits it is still not implemented at a large scale across the sector.
Consequently, the same challenges can be found across projects. The aim of the thesis
is therefore to find out if a set of solutions can be found to solve multiple logistical
challenges in construction projects. This was done by first performing an empirical and
literature background study to find out what challenges exist in construction projects.
In the empirical study, four ongoing construction projects, with different
characteristics, were scrutinized. It was found that all sites had challenges regarding the
handling of deliveries to the construction site and material handling. As an example of
this, all sites reported that there was no system to, for instance, keep track of when
deliveries had arrived, where they had been placed, and what they contained. After
these challenges had been identified through a systematic analysis, possible solutions
were explored. In total, three solutions were studied and included the services provided
by TPL providers Myloc and Qlocx as well as the implementation of a logistics plan.
With the aim of investigating applicability, the solutions were then presented back to
the case company. The study concluded that these solutions would be applicable in
practice and provide value to many of the case companies' projects. By adding
accessible information to the material flow and providing certainty of when and where
material is being delivered the TPL services proved valuable to solve challenges
regarding coordination and planning. Further, the CLP was deemed a good tool to
initiate projects to organize and structure the intended flow of logistics at construction
sites. By documenting the logistical setup, the organization can take steps towards
standardizing logistics methods across their future projects.
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Construction logistics, supply chain management, challenges, solutions