Ekanayake, E M A C; Shen, G Q P; Kumaraswamy, M M; Owusu, E K and Saka, A B (2021) Modeling supply chain resilience in industrialized construction: A Hong Kong case. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(11): 05021009, ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Given the heightened imperatives for supply chain resilience (SCR) in industrialized construction (IC) in Hong Kong, this study modeled the dynamic impact of supply chain vulnerabilities (SCVs) and supply chain capabilities (SCCs) on IC supply chains. The data collected through expert surveys, interviews, and case studies were analyzed using social network analysis (SNA) and system dynamics modeling (SDM) to develop the research models. Onsite assembly was identified as the most vulnerable supply chain phase, and anticipation as the most influential capability. Further, the use of an interoperable smart software package and other suggested strategies were shown to enhance IC's resilient capabilities. As key practical contributions, these findings provide evidence-based insights for adopting well-focused performance-enhancing measures to achieve SCR in IC. Moreover, this is the first initiative to explore the potential applications of SDM and SNA to assess IC supply chain dynamics, targeting a goal of enhanced resilience. This study, therefore, contributes substantially to the IC and SCR knowledge domains. Findings should also motivate and provide insights for scholars pursuing similar industry-specific improvements in other jurisdictions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | industrialized construction; social network analysis; supply chain capabilities; supply chain resilience; supply chain vulnerabilities; system dynamics modeling |
| Index terms: | Hong Kong, onsite, case study, modelling, social network analysis, strategy, jurisdiction, survey, software package, interview, chain dynamics, industrialized construction, system dynamics, evidence, supply chain resilience, vulnerability |
| Subjects: | Geography, management, research methods, software systems, environmental hazards, systems engineering, building construction, supply chain resilience, computing systems, data collection methods, evaluation and assessment methods, construction type, legal systems, analytical methods |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Supply Chain Management, Digital Applications, Legal Issues |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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