Abstract
The objective of supply chain management is to quickly obtain real-time information, minimize cost, increase levels of service, improve communication among supply chain components, and increase flexibility in terms of delivery and response time. In the traditional construction industry, construction processes are always labor-intensive, manual, and time-consuming. With the advent of the information technology, it is possible to achieve the supply chain management for construction by seamlessly connecting all components in the construction chain with real-time information. The supply chain of construction contractors includes internal construction supply chain and external construction supply chain. This paper proposes simplified models for internal and external construction supply chains to achieve supply chain management for construction by utilizing information technologies. These information technologies adapted in construction supply chain management include Internet, Intranet, Extranet, and Mobile devices (such as Personal Digital Assistant device). In addition, XML is introduced for standard and technology designed to accelerate data sharing by seamlessly integrating systems across the construction supply chain effectively.
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