Sustainable Construction Supply Chain Management with Stochastic Material Demand

Document Type : Research/ Original/ Regular Article

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1 Department of industrial engineering, Faculty of engineering,University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj

2 Department of Industrial Engineering, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University

Abstract

One of the most essential parts of a supply chain is paying attention to sustainability in order to effectively manage the chain. The supply chain in the construction industry, especially in the supply of materials, has recently received attention due to its significant impact on environmental sustainability and community well-being. This study examines the modeling and design of the construction supply chain by considering the dimensions of sustainability (economic, social, and environmental) with the aim of reducing chain costs under conditions of stochastic demand. The construction supply chain network design model considers   suppliers, temporary facilities, and project construction centers. Temporary facilities are places for sending material requests to suppliers, receiving materials, and holding and pre-processing materials. The         proposed problem is initially designed using a mixed-integer linear programming model, considering     parameters such as material demand, carbon emission purchase and sale price, job opportunities created, and chain-related costs, while taking into account problem assumptions. However, since material demand values may face supply probability due to reasons such as construction stoppage at the project site (bad weather, suppliers' inability to supply materials, etc.), the probability demand parameter is considered and modeled using a normal distribution. Finally, the present problem is solved using GAMS software, and    sensitivity analysis is performed on key parameters.
 

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Supply Chain Management
Volume 27, Issue 87 - Serial Number 87
Serial number 87. Summer 2025
September 2025
Pages 19-37

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History

  • Receive Date: 26 November 2024
  • Revise Date: 22 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 27 August 2025
  • Publish Date: 21 September 2025

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