An agent-based framework for construction supply chain management in the internet environment Zou Xin

concents 1.Introduction 2.Concepts of CSC (Construction Supply Chain) 3.Inter-organization problems in CSC 4.Design of agent-based framework for CSC in the internet environment 5.Innovations and best practices focusing on CSCM 6.conclusion

1.Introduction background of research advantages of SCM in other industries ineffective management of construction the need of application of SCM in construction

2.Concepts of CSC Concepts of CSC General structure of construction supply chain

2.Concepts of CSC Fig. 1. General structure of construction supply chain (Adapted from Ref.[1])

3.Inter-organization problems in CSC Owner --- Designer Owner --- General contractor Designer --- General contractor General contractor --- Subcontractors General contractor --- Suppliers Subcontractors --- Suppliers

4. Design of agent-based framework for CSC in the internet environment 4.1 Impacts of the Internet on CSCM 4.2 Design of the agent-based framework 4.3 Coordination flow of the framework Information flow Recourse flow Human flow Cash flow

5.Innovations and best practices focusing on CSCM 5.1 Incentive/disincentive arrangements 5.2 Performance linked contractor selections 5.3 Conflict management and dispute avoidance 5.4n Long-term relationships and ‘ keiretsu ’

6.Conclusion Reference [1] Xiaolong Xue, Yaowu Wang, Qiping Shen, Xiaoguo Yu, Coordination mechanisms for construction supply chain management in the Internet environment, Project management 25(2007) [2] Ekambaram Palaneeswaran,Mohan Kumaraswamy, Motiar Rahman, Thomas Ng, Curing congenital construction industry disorders through relationally integrated supply chains, Building and Environment 38(2003) [3] [4] [5] …………..