In the intricate world of construction, true project success is anchored in procurement excellence. Beyond the visible edifices, it’s the mastery of supply chains — every brick, bolt, and service — that defines the rhythm and quality of operations.
Continue readingMastering Supplier and Subcontractor Relationships: A Blueprint for Construction Supply Chain Success
The success of UK construction projects isn’t solely dependent on planning and execution, but significantly on supplier and subcontractor relationships. With competitive pressures and regulatory demands, optimising these partnerships, supported by SRM platforms, is a crucial aspect of project success.
Continue readingSupplier Count vs. Supplier Quality: Striking the Right Balance in the Construction Supply Chain
In the construction sector, balancing supplier quantity and quality is crucial. Diversifying offers competitive advantages but can complicate operations. A niche focus ensures quality but increases risks. Leveraging data-driven strategies and tools like SourceDogg can help businesses optimise supplier portfolios, enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Continue readingSupercharging Your Construction Supply Chain: Best Practices for Managing Supplier Data
What are the key considerations and best practices for managing supplier data in the construction industry? In this article, we’ll look at how to collect and standardise data, use technology to automate data management, ensure data accuracy and completeness, and identify areas for improvement.
Continue readingSolving the Labour Challenges in Construction with Supply Chain Technology
We believe skilled labour and talent and human resource management difficulties will be the biggest challenge for the construction and engineering sector for the next 12 months, so companies that plan effectively will emerge ahead of the competition.
Continue readingConstruction Industry Supply Chain – The 2022 Halftime Review
As we reach the midpoint of the year, it’s a great time to reflect on the state of the industry at halftime. How is the industry performing? What have been the key trends and themes emerging for the construction supply chain and how can you prepare for the second half of 2022?
Continue readingHow Technology Amplifies Accreditation to Help You Win Tenders
To compete on larger projects, increasingly clients are looking to work only with accredited contractors. So how does supply chain management software help you achieve accreditation so you can start to supercharge your business growth and compete on a bigger project stage?
Continue readingConstruction Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities in 2022
We believe that there will be 5 key issues and trends that will affect construction supply chains in 2022.
Continue readingReducing Risk in the Construction Supply Chain
A construction site is often viewed to be a risky workplace. But in this article, we discuss removing risk of a different kind – that found in the ever-more-complex world of the construction supply chain and subcontractor management.
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