CIOB Logistics Technical Information Sheet

[edit] Summary

Logistics is not just about deliveries and transportation; it is also about site and construction logistics. Savings in time, money and other resources can be achieved across a construction project with effective, and early, planning. It can provide an interconnection between stakeholders, deliver better performance and add value for both the client and the contractor.

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1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Why is logistics so important?
4. Scope of construction logistics
5. Using technology to improve logistics
6. Logistics and cost effectiveness
7. Getting started on a logistics plan
8. References and bibliography

[edit] About the author

Carol Jewell, Roger Flanagan

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