Abusalem, O (2020) Towards last planner system implementation in Gaza Strip, Palestine. International Journal of Construction Management, 20(5), pp. 367-384. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
The Gaza Strip’s construction industry in Palestine is suffering from the existence of unreliable production plans with great variability. One of the innovative solutions to avoid, eliminate or at least reduce plan variation is the adoption of last planner system (LPS). This research highlights the importance of eliminating plan variation in the production planning and control process in Gaza Strip as a key improvement in the delivery process of construction projects through the use of LPS. This research applies a survey strategy that uses two data collection methods, including questionnaire and interview. The results show that several elements of LPS already exist in Gaza Strip. Nevertheless, these elements do not follow the same approach of LPS. The main challenge is the involvement of many subcontractors. The primary variation cause is the unavailability of materials. The critical success factor is the top management support.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | control; last planner system; lean construction; planning; workflow |
| Index terms: | subcontractor, critical success factor, workflow, questionnaire, top management, last planner system, variation, construction project, survey, production planning, strategy, lean construction, interview, variability, construction industry, implementation, Gaza Strip, Palestine |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, practitioner, control systems, project delivery, contractual arrangements, physical geography and landforms, management, Geography, contractual condition, production management, building construction, project controls, statistical analysis, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Time Control, Contract Administration, Site Management, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Roles and Professions, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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