Exploring the roles of lean design and operations in improving construction logistics collaboration and supply chain performance

Abstract

ABSTRACT Previous studies have conceptually mentioned the important roles of lean practices (LP) (in design, planning, operations, and safety) in improving logistics collaboration (LC) and construction supply chain performance (SCP). However, there is a lack of studies exploring their relationships in a structural model. Thus, this study is conducted to provide theoretical insights into how LC and construction SCP can be improved by considering LP. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) results show that LP in design and planning has positive impacts on internal LC and SCP while LP in operations and safety has significant impacts on internal and external LC. The results also reveal that internal and external LC positively impact the construction SCP. Based on the research results, we also propose managerial implications for construction managers to improve SCP.