Digital twin-enabled supply chain management with visibility and traceability: a case study
TL;DR: This paper presents a digital twin-supported supply chain management framework with enhanced visibility and traceability.
Abstract: Abstract—Effective management of the building materials supply chain is of utmost importance in construction projects, particularly in cities like Hong Kong characterized by high-rises, high population density, and hilly terrains. Given these factors, visualizing the construction materials supply chain becomes imperative. However, existing research primarily focuses on monitoring logistics road conditions and logistics network, neglecting the need for detailed logistics data on individual objects. This limitation hampers the overall performance improvement of the supply chain. To address this gap, this paper proposes a digital twin-supported supply chain management framework that enhances visibility and traceability. The framework integrates advanced technologies such as digital twins, Building Information Model, Global Positioning System (GPS), and smart sensors, enabling visual project management throughout the construction process. This includes visualization of the supply chain and logistics, as well as material visibility and traceability. To validate the feasibility of the framework, a case study was conducted using a water pump house project in Hong Kong. The framework allows users to monitor project progress by tracking material procurement and delivery, monitoring the local distribution of materials on construction sites, and scheduling construction materials. Ultimately, the proposed framework has the potential to benefit the general public in Hong Kong as end-users of construction projects.
Submission Number: 64
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