Integrated supply and fabrication model in steel construction: a case study of small and medium enterprise operational practice

Анотація

Small and medium enterprises in steel construction typically specialize in a single function, specifically trading, fabrication, or installation, creating information and quality gaps between supply chain stages that increase defect risk and reduce client accountability. Integrated models combining these functions within a single organizational structure have been documented for large corporations but remain under-represented in academic literature for SME contexts where resource constraints and management concentration create different operational dynamics. A longitudinal case study of Kharkiv Stal LLC (Kharkiv, Ukraine), documenting the enterprise’s twelve-year evolution (2013–2025) from a steel trading startup to an integrated supply-fabrication-service (ISFS) operation encompassing certified material procurement, structural steel fabrication, profiled sheeting production, and post-delivery client support. Operational data spanning four development phases demonstrate that vertical integration of supply and fabrication functions within a single SME enabled 100% certified material sourcing, repeat client revenue exceeding 60% of annual turnover, and revenue growth from startup levels to over UAH 40 million annually with a diversified portfolio spanning trading, fabrication, and finishing services. As a contribution, the ISFS model is proposed as a potentially transferable framework, subject to validation in other SME contexts, identifying the preconditions, integration mechanisms, and performance indicators relevant to small enterprises pursuing vertical integration strategies in steel construction markets.

Ключові слова: steel construction; small and medium enterprise; supply chain integration; fabrication management; quality assurance; case study; vertical integration; client service model

Як цитувати

@article{internauka12097,
  author   = {Avetisyan, Norayr},
  title    = {Integrated supply and fabrication model in steel construction: a case study of small and medium enterprise operational practice},
  journal  = {Міжнародний науковий журнал «Інтернаука»},
  year     = {2026},
  number   = {7},
  doi      = {10.25313/2520-2057-2026-7-12097},
  url      = {https://www.inter-nauka.com/issues/2026/7/12097}
}

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