Abstract
Cost is identified as one of the critical barriers that prohibit the implementation of Prefabricated housing (PH). Unlike the previous studies mainly focused on the physical costs, this research aims to investigate a new dimension of costs-transaction costs (TCs), e.g. searching costs, negotiation costs, contract costs, etc., and explore how TCs occur through the whole supply chain of PH in order to reduce the frictions to PH.
Firstly, the supply chain of PH in China is built by explanation in terms of stakeholders, stages and tasks. Secondly, based on the TCs theory, the TCs along the supply chain are subsequently identified in each phase of the PH supply chain to build a generic framework of TCs. Results generated from this study will be the theoretical foundation for empirical study to improve the economic efficiency of the PH supply chain.
Firstly, the supply chain of PH in China is built by explanation in terms of stakeholders, stages and tasks. Secondly, based on the TCs theory, the TCs along the supply chain are subsequently identified in each phase of the PH supply chain to build a generic framework of TCs. Results generated from this study will be the theoretical foundation for empirical study to improve the economic efficiency of the PH supply chain.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the European Network for Housing Research Conference (ENHR 2017) |
Subtitle of host publication | Redefining the roles of public and private sector |
Publisher | ENHR |
Number of pages | 16 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | ENHR 2017: European Network for Housing Research - Tirana, Albania Duration: 4 Sept 2017 → 6 Sept 2017 http://www.enhr2017.com/ |
Conference
Conference | ENHR 2017 |
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Abbreviated title | ENHR |
Country/Territory | Albania |
City | Tirana |
Period | 4/09/17 → 6/09/17 |
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Keywords
- Prefabricated housing
- Transaction costs
- Supply chain