@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9999238, title = {SCM Challenges and Opportunitiesin the Timber Construction Sector}, author = {K. Reitner and F. Staberhofer and W. Ortner and M. Gerschberger}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to identify the main challenges faced by companies in the timber construction sector and to provide improvement opportunities that can be implemented on a short-, medium- and long-term basis. To identify the challenges and propose actions for each company a literature review and a multiple case research were conducted using the Quick Scan Audit Methodology. Finally, the findings and outcomes are compared with each other to support companies in the timer construction sector when implementing and restructuring their day-to-day activities. }, journal = {International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering}, volume = {8}, number = {9}, year = {2014}, pages = {2884 - 2888}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9999238}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/93}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 93, 2014}, }