Browsing Atlantic Technological University (Galway-Mayo) by Author "Taggart, Martin"
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Collaborative supply chain practices during severe economic downturn in the Republic of Ireland
Taggart, Martin; Koskela, Lauri; Rooke, John (2012)Construction in the Republic of Ireland held a dominant position in the economy in the decade to 2007, at peak accounting for 24% of GDP. Given the scale of this contribution it is clear that leveraging even modest ... -
An improvement strategy for the defects and rework management process within an SME: an action research approach
Taggart, Martin; Koskela, Lauri; Rooke, John (2014-09)Irish construction reported strong growth towards the end of 2013, after years of industry recession. Following a property led economic collapse which started in 2007 construction output fell by circa eighty percent. Many ... -
The role of the supply chain in the elimination and reduction of construction rework and defects: an action research approach
Taggart, Martin; Koskela, Lauri; Rooke, John (Taylor & Francis, 2014)Since 2007, Ireland has suffered a circa 80% reduction in construction output. This has resulted in bankruptcy, unemployment and bad debt. Contractors have attached greater emphasis to production efficiency and cost reduction ...