Construction purchasing & supply chain management

• Main Author: Benton, W. C., 1948-
• Other Authors: McHenry, Linda F.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2010.
• Subjects: Building materials > Purchasing.; Business logistics.; Building > Superintendence.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > General. > Construction; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess; MyiLibrary
• Item Description: Title from PDF title page (viewed Sept. 17, 2009).
• Physical Description: 1 online resource.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780071548861 (electronic bk.); 0071548866 (electronic bk.)

Develop a highly efficient construction supply chain management (CSCM) solution that decreases risk and increases profitability. This authoritative volume provides proven strategies for the lean construction approach, including just-in-time purchasing, supplier evaluation, subcontractor selection, subcontractor relationship management, equipment acquisition, information sharing, and project quality management. There are numerous illustrations and ready-to-use forms-and a step-by-step economic evaluation for equipment acquisition. Construction Purchasing and Supply Chain Management explains how to achieve maximum integration with upstream and downstream supply chain members using the latest technologies. You will be able to establish a strategic CSCM framework to meet the budgetary and scheduling goals of any project. This comprehensive, step-by-step guide to CSCM is useful for project owners, design engineers, architects, prime contractors, Subcontractors, suppliers, and construction managers involved in construction projects throughout the world.