scholarly journals Construction Materials Flow Investigation – Delay Evaluation in a Sand Supply Chain With Simulation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phelipe V. Ruiz ◽  
Patricia S.P. Fontanini
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Sand Supply ◽  
Flow Investigation ◽  
Materials Flow

Materials Flow Investigation: an Aluminum Frames Supply Chain Simulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phelipe Viana Ruiz ◽  
Patricia Stella Pucharelli Fontanini ◽  
Fabiano Rogério Corrêa
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Flow Investigation ◽  
Supply Chain Simulation ◽  
Materials Flow

scholarly journals Review: Impacts of shade on cattle well-being in the beef supply chain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily N Edwards-Callaway ◽  
M Caitlin Cramer ◽  
Caitlin N Cadaret ◽  
Elizabeth J Bigler ◽  
Terry E Engle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Heat Stress ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Ambient Temperatures ◽  
Stress Susceptibility ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Shade is a mechanism to reduce heat load providing cattle with an environment supportive of their welfare needs. Although heat stress has been extensively reviewed, researched, and addressed in dairy production systems, it has not been investigated in the same manner in the beef cattle supply chain. Like all animals, beef cattle are susceptible to heat stress if they are unable to dissipate heat during times of elevated ambient temperatures. There are many factors that impact heat stress susceptibility in beef cattle throughout the different supply chain sectors, many of which relate to the production system, i.e. availability of shade, microclimate of environment, and nutrition management. The results from studies evaluating the effects of shade on production and welfare are difficult to compare due to variation in structural design, construction materials used, height, shape, and area of shade provided. Additionally, depending on operation location, shade may or may not be beneficial during all times of the year, which can influence the decision to make shade a permanent part of management systems. Shade has been shown to lessen the physiologic response of cattle to heat stress. Shaded cattle exhibit lower respiration rates, body temperatures, and panting scores compared to un-shaded cattle in weather that increases the risk of heat stress. Results from studies investigating the provision of shade indicate that cattle seek shade in hot weather. The impact of shade on behavioral patterns is inconsistent in the current body of research, some studies indicating shade provision impacts behavior and other studies reporting no difference between shaded and un-shaded groups. Analysis of performance and carcass characteristics across feedlot studies demonstrated that shaded cattle had increased ADG, improved feed efficiency, HCW, and dressing percentage when compared to cattle without shade. Despite the documented benefits of shade, current industry statistics, although severely limited in scope, indicate low shade implementation rates in feedlots and data in other supply chain sectors do not exist. Industry guidelines and third party on-farm certification programs articulate the critical need for protection from extreme weather but are not consistent in providing specific recommendations and requirements. Future efforts should include: updated economic analyses of cost versus benefit of shade implementation, exploration of producer perspectives and needs relative to shade, consideration of shade impacts in the cow-calf and slaughter plant segments of the supply chain, and integration of indicators of affective (mental) state and preference in research studies to enhance the holistic assessment of cattle welfare.

scholarly journals Application of RFID combined with blockchain technology in logistics of construction materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 03032 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Lanko ◽  
N. Vatin ◽  
A. Kaklauskas
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Ready Mixed Concrete

Nowadays, almost none of the fields of human activity can do without supply chain management. In addition, implementation of one in construction companies contributes to major economic benefits. The article considers the application feasibility of blockchain in logistics of construction materials through the usage of RFID technology. An example of introduction to the process of manufacturing and delivery of ready-mixed concrete is given. The main advantages, shortcomings, perspectives, as well as difficulties arising in the implementation of blockchain technology in the construction industry are described. Special attention is paid to the applicability of these technologies.

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship between Construction Supply Chain Integration and Sustainable Use of Material: Evidence from China

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ningshuang Zeng ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Chao Mao ◽  
Markus König
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Whole Life Cycle ◽  
Material Evidence

Environmental burdens arise in the whole life cycle of construction. Waste and pollution are produced in the upstream and downstream of a construction project along the supply chains. The interdependency between on-site construction and off-site logistics also leads to an expansion effect of waste when a disturbance occurs. A related supply chain activated by construction activities should be taken into account to improve the sustainability in construction from a material and waste management perspective. However, it is unknown how the supply chain integration could contribute to the sustainable use of materials in construction. Therefore, an empirical investigation is conducted. A research model with eight latent-constructs is designed through a comprehensive literature review, and 70 completed survey questionnaires are received. Using PLS-SEM (partial least squares-structural equation modeling), sample data is analyzed and seven research hypotheses are examined. Results support the assumption that the construction supply chain integration had a positive correlation with the sustainable use of construction materials. Discussion and relevant suggestions are given for the future research.

scholarly journals Estimasi Emisi CO2 Pada Pekerjaan Perakitan Baja Tulangan dengan Ruang Lingkup Gate To Install

G - SMART ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Arvin Philander Cahyono ◽  
Liem Kresna Mulia ◽  
Hermawan ◽  
Endro Giyanto
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Co2 Emission ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Reinforcing Steel ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Heavy Equipment ◽  
The World ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Main Material

Reinforcing steel is one of the major construction materials which produces significant CO2 emission. In addition, reinforcing steel is also the main material in various construction Project type. Type of construction project which uses large amounts of reinforcing steel is high-rise buildings. The growth of high-rise buildings almost all over the world tend to increase. The tendency can be shown in Indonesia which has a total of 621 high-rise buildings. With this amount, Indonesia is one of 10 countries which have a significant tendency in the growth of high-rise buildings. Furthermore, the large and small of CO2 emission of reinforcing steel is indicated sourced from the supply chain as well. Hereafter, the reinforcing steel on the site needs some heavy equipment such as bar bending, bar cutter and transportation using tower cranes. The contribution of CO2 emission from the supply chain and install on site becomes important as it contributes in shaping cycles within the construction project. The existence of such cycles can be shown by the source and the amount of CO2 emission produced by each step. By using LCA, the source and amount of CO2 emission from each step can be found. The scope developed in this research is cradle to install. The result of the research shows that the size of CO2 emission in the cradle section range from 99 kg.CO2/m3-171 kg.CO2/m3. Furthermore, the size of CO2 emission in the supply chain section ranges from 10 kg.CO2 / m3-21 kg.CO2/m3. The size of CO2 emission ranges between 1 kg.CO2/m3-5 kg.CO2/m3. The result of the research is that reinforcing steel cradle is the biggest source of CO2 emission. The CO2 emission on the site is the smallest compared to the cradle and supply chain, but they cannot be ignored because they also contribute to and make a big determinant of CO2 emission in the construction project.

Simulation-based aggregate planning of batch plant operations

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1277-1288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueying Tian ◽  
Yasser Mohamed ◽  
Simaan AbouRizk
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Production Plant ◽  
Asphalt Production ◽  
Batch Plants ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Plant Operations ◽  
Key Factor

Production and supply of construction materials plays a significant role in the delivery of constructed facilities, especially for concrete and asphalt batch plants. The construction material (e.g., concrete) supply chain presents unique challenges, but is a key factor in successfully delivering facilities. This paper presents the development and application of a simulation-based aggregate planning approach that facilitates modeling and coordination of a batch plant’s supply chain. The tool is applied to a real case of asphalt production operations, where fluctuating demand affects the service level of the production plant and makes the planning of production and inventory processes a challenging task. The model quantifies the effects of different parameters of the asphalt production plant on its level of service and assists in finding the best configurations for the plant’s production, inventory, and distribution processes.

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