Research on construction supply chain management in e-business environment

Minmin Zhang, Jinhui Wang, Jian Zhang

2009 · 10 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

With continuous economic development and scientific and technical progress, global market competition is becoming increasingly stiff. Elementary knowledge of the supply chain management and e-business of construction enterprise were introduced in this paper. Some problems of existing supply chain management of construction enterprise in e-business environment were analyzed. Measures and key factors for strengthening supply chain management of construction enterprise in e-business environment were discussed. It's proposed that cooperation and communication be reinforced and good relationship between suppliers and contractor be well maintained and third-party logistics and JIT delivery system be made better. Supply chain management and e-business are effective tools for construction enterprise to save cost, shorten construction period and improve quality. E-business provides low-cost and convenient information support to supply chain management. Supply chain management of construction enterprise in e-business environment is important for improving competitiveness and economic and social benefits of construction enterprise.

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