The application of JIT philosophy to construction: a case study in site layout.
Series: Construction Management and Economics ; 17(5) September 1999, 657-668(12)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: The just-in-time (JIT) philosophy has been used in the manufacturing industry for about fifty years. Recent case studies in the construction industry have tried to see how JIT can benefit the industry. This study looks at applying JIT principles for site layout to improve productivity and quality to achieve a smoothly running work flow.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS61451 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 100573-1001 |
The just-in-time (JIT) philosophy has been used in the manufacturing industry for about fifty years. Recent case studies in the construction industry have tried to see how JIT can benefit the industry. This study looks at applying JIT principles for site layout to improve productivity and quality to achieve a smoothly running work flow.