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EFFICIENT UTILISATION OF AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALSHANDLING PROCESSES.
- Source :
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Acta Structilia . 2022, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p33-57. 25p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- There is a limited understanding of automation in construction materials-handling processes utilised by manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This article evaluates the level of utilisation of automation in construction materials-handling operations by manufacturing firms in North-Central Nigeria, to improve operational efficiency and reduce operating costs. Using a case study research design, quantitative data (observation guide with measurements) were collected from 32 purposively selected constructionmaterial manufacturers. A total of 72 customers' orders were observed and recorded to be representative of deliveries from the sampled (n=32) manufacturers' warehouses to other terminals. The descriptive method of data analysis was employed using percentages and results presented in a form of bar charts. The study reveals low-level utilisation of automation in the combined processes of order picking, storage, loading, and offloading of material. These imply increasing material costs and causing a delay in delivery. The article concludes by providing construction-material manufacturers with areas that require automation to optimise material-handling operations. A recommendation is made for further study to explore why automation is not utilised despite its advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10230564
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acta Structilia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161757137
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18820/24150487/as29i2.2