Zhang, Xueyan (2024) Integrate blockchain to optimize the prefabrication supply chain management. PhD thesis, Griffith University, Australia.
Abstract
Prefabricated construction presents numerous advantages over traditional on-site building methods, including sustainability, safety, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, the progression of prefabricated construction faces limitations due to fragmented information, lack of real-time data, and transparency issues within the supply chain management process. Emerging technologies like blockchain offer decentralized, traceable, and immutable features, positioning it as a viable platform for transparent and trustworthy transactions. The proven effectiveness of blockchain technology in enhancing information sharing and management across various industries underscores its potential to significantly improve the entire project lifecycle within the construction sector. This research endeavours to integrate blockchain technology into the supply chain management process of prefabricated construction, aiming to rectify issues related to information fragmentation, lack of traceability, real-time constraints, and delayed payments. The study was executed in four distinct stages to achieve its objectives.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Rahman, Anisur; Liu, Tingting and Zhou, Lingzhong |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | blockchain; prefabricated construction; supply chain; Australia |
| Index terms: | traceability, cost-effectivenes, face, fragmentation, construction sector, platform, real-time data, Australia, project lifecycle, effectiveness, information sharing, emerging technology, transparency, blockchain, prefabrication |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, data management, professional development, data exchange, economics, performance management, supplier oversight, computing systems, business, building construction, Geography, digital design, innovation and technology management, psychology, project completion |
| Topics: | Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Geographical Context, Project Management, Digital Applications, Organizational Design, Information Management, Research Practice, Cost Management, Construction Technology |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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