Benefits of JIT in construction supply chains
| Benefit | Description and impact | Supporting literature |
|---|---|---|
| Lower inventory and waste | Minimizes on-site stockpiles of materials, reducing inventory holding costs, procurement costs and material waste | Benachio et al. (2021) |
| Avoidance of material damage | Eliminates prolonged storage, reducing double-handling and material deterioration risks | Carvajal-Arango et al. (2019) Francis and Thomas (2019) |
| Improved efficiency and productivity | Timely availability of materials prevents delays, boosting productivity and operational efficiency | Goh and Goh (2019) |
| Sustainability gains | Achieves leaner processes, leading to reduced energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions | Heravi et al. (2020) |
| Benefit | Description and impact | Supporting literature |
|---|---|---|
| Lower inventory and waste | Minimizes on-site stockpiles of materials, reducing inventory holding costs, procurement costs and material waste | |
| Avoidance of material damage | Eliminates prolonged storage, reducing double-handling and material deterioration risks | |
| Improved efficiency and productivity | Timely availability of materials prevents delays, boosting productivity and operational efficiency | |
| Sustainability gains | Achieves leaner processes, leading to reduced energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions |
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