CIOB Logistics Technical Information Sheet
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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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- Introduction
- Background
- Why is logistics so important?
- Scope of construction logistics
- Using technology to improve logistics
- Logistics and cost effectiveness
- Getting started on a logistics plan
- References and bibliography
[edit] About the author
Carol Jewell, Roger Flanagan
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