Koolwijk, J; van Oel, C; Vrijhoef, R and Wamelink, J W F (2015) Partnering in construction: A field study to further develop the framework of supply chain integration. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK.
Abstract
According to Eriksson (2015) 'there is still a lack of comprehensive conceptual and practical frameworks that enable both a detailed and systemic understanding of integration in project-based supply chains.' He therefore developed a theoretical framework that includes the four dimensions of strength, scope, duration and depth of integration. In this study we used this framework to describe four cases on relatively small scale (1M - 12M Euros) social housing refurbishment projects which are delivered through strategic partnerships. The data was collected through field research. The aim of this study was to further test the four levels of integration on their usefulness and to further elaborate on what could be added to the framework and how to operationalise its dimensions. It’s our aim to use this operationalisation for an overarching study. In general, we think this framework provides a useful instrument in describing the level of integration in project based supply chains. We conclude that it is comprehensive in regard of critical elements that influence the performance of the partnership. Additionally, we found elements that can be added to the framework.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | strategic partnering; supply chain integration; collaboration |
| Index terms: | partnership, field study, partnering, dimension, social housing, refurbishment project, duration, supply chain integration, collaboration, integration, small scale |
| Subjects: | management, research methods, production management, infrastructure engineering, project controls, partnership management, housing and residential development, organizational analysis, supply chain integration, health monitoring assessment and metrics |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Health and Safety, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain Management, Urban Studies, Time Control, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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