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Title Enhancing supply chain resilience in offsite construction through the procurement strategy: a systematic literature review
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Authors Tennakoon, TMMP; Chileshe, N; Rameezdeen, R; Ochoa, JJ; Samaraweera, A
Title Enhancing supply chain resilience in offsite construction through the procurement strategy: a systematic literature review
Year 2024
Published
DOI 10.1108/CI-12-2023-0311
Abstract Purpose - Offsite construction (OC) is an efficient method to reduce waste in the construction industry from a circular economy perspective. Yet, its uptake is subdued by the ambiguities around its supply chain. Hence, the purpose of this study is twofold: to identify the OC project delivery models, the limitations in their procurement approach to facilitate the resilience of the supply chain and interventions to promote supply chain resilience (SCR) and to identify the gaps in the existing procurement process and propose further research areas that implement strategies to improve SCR. Design/methodology/approach - The study was conducted as a systematic literature review. In total, 41 peer-reviewed research papers published between 2013 and 2023 were shortlisted through the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis guidelines. A descriptive analysis was conducted, followed by a thematic analysis. Findings - The descriptive analysis reveals that the emphasis on digitising OC has shifted to transforming the business model, procurement and supply chain with a human-centric view. In thematic analysis, the predictability of the SC partners and the probabilities of evaluating the prospects are revealed as arbitrary characteristics in the current procurement strategies. Rewarding collaborative relationships among SC partners and incorporating provisions to postpone the module delivery are some interventions to promote flexibility. Drafting comprehensive and effective contracts that address transparency issues and facilitating the need for continuous development of capabilities through procurement are among the further research avenues proposed. Originality/value - This study is a precursor demonstrating the potential of the procurement process to implement the decrees of SCR for better goal congruence of the OC supply chain.
Author Keywords Offsite construction; Supply chain; Resilience; Project delivery; Procurement
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:001200486400001
WoS Category Construction & Building Technology
Research Area Construction & Building Technology
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