Exploring Critical Factors Influencing the Resilience of the Prefabricated Construction Supply Chain

Abstract

Abstract Prefabricated construction has less environmental pollution, less resource consumption, and high productivity. This new construction model is an important tool for the construction industry to achieve sustainable development. However, disruptions in the prefabricated construction supply chain (PCSC) frequently occur in practice, which seriously reduces the performance of prefabricated building projects. Improving the resilience of the prefabricated construction supply chain (RPCSC) is an urgent problem to be solved. This study first identified the factors influencing the RPCSC through a comprehensive literature review. Next, 13 experts were invited to summarize and integrate these factors, and 11 concepts were obtained. Finally, the fuzzy cognitive maps method is applied to evaluate the impact of these concepts on the RPCSC and the interaction between them. The results show that the main factors are relationship quality of members, laws and regulations, information exchange/analysis, Professional management personnel/Labor quality, and R&D. Moreover, this study reveals the effect of these factors individually or synergistically influencing the RPCSC. This study provides valuable insights for governments and members of the prefabricated construction supply chain. The related findings can help reduce the risk of disruption in the prefabricated supply chain, improving the productivity and low-carbon performance of prefabricated construction.