A critical analysis of supply chain issues in construction heavy equipment

Abstract

Heavy equipment refers to heavy-duty vehicles that hold an important role in executing construction projects and production operations. The available literature lacks sufficient information to provide an understanding of the characteristics of the heavy equipment supply chain. The purpose of this research is to examine the heavy equipment supply chain in Indonesia and to identify barriers and opportunities. This research was conducted based on a two-stage research design, starting with qualitative interviews and followed by a focus group discussion. The heavy equipment supply chain shows unique characteristics of production, distribution, and utilization cycles. The findings from the analysis show typical problems faced by the heavy equipment supply chain in Indonesia are that it lacks communication and incentives.

Keywords:

• heavy equipment
• heavy equipment supply chain
• construction
• infrastructure
• supply chain analysis
• Indonesia

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Yaya Supriyatna, Rusli, and Andias Mintoharjo at the Directorate General of Construction of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing for their assistance in facilitating the focus groups and data collection; Liyin Shen (Editor-in-Chief) and Kunhui Ye (Associate Editor) for their generous support during the review process; and the two anonymous reviewers for helpful comments that greatly improved the manuscript.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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Funding

This research was partially supported by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing of the Republic of Indonesia.