Author
JENNIFER HOGG1, JOHN ROBERTS2 and ANTON FRIED3 1 Research Student. Faculty of Technology, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK. KT1 2EE 2 Dean. Faculty of Technology, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK. KT1 2EE 3 Reader. Faculty of Technology, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK. KT1 2EE

Abstract
Prefabricated masonry has been introduced into the building industry with the aim of increasing efficiency, production and innovation of design and construction work. To help prefabricated brickwork gain commercial popularity, it would be wise to look closely at other industries using prefabricated systems that have come through the initial stages of development and are now working successfully in a competitive market place. Many industries use prefabricated solutions, but have also found that issues in the supply chain management of companies need to be addressed in order to gain the maximum benefits of these solutions. This paper aims to look at how these prefabricated systems operate, how the supply chain needs to be changed and what information can be drawn from past experience.