In construction, coordination is everything. The sequence of material deliveries must align perfectly with the schedule of installations and activities onsite. When concrete doesn’t arrive just as the pouring crew is ready, costly slowdowns occur. Without careful planning and execution, these mistimed deliveries can have cascading impacts on productivity and budgets.
The direct costs of delayed materials are substantial - idled crews, extended crane rentals, rushed re-orders etc. But even worse are the indirect ripple effects on other activities. Momentum gets disrupted, compressing tasks together and increasing risks. Managers lose flexibility in allocating people and equipment.
Mistimed deliveries also lead to oversupply and congestion onsite as 'just in case' orders accumulate. The excess inventory ties up capital while creating hazards in the laydown yard. Space limitations necessitate offsite overflow storage, adding logistical headaches.
With so much complexity across vendors and transporters, delays are inevitable without proactive mitigation. How can contractors improve coordination to prevent mistimed arrivals?
The key is leveraging data for predictive visibility across the supply chain. With software like Follo, real-time tracking provides the precise ETA for every shipment. Armed with this intelligence, site managers can align all moving pieces of the schedule to avoid conflicts.
By monitoring assets in transit and knowing the exact delivery windows, preparations can be adjusted if materials are ahead of or behind schedule. Crews aren't left waiting and the sequence of installations stays optimized.
Enhanced logistics visibility also allows contractors to spot potential bottlenecks before they become major issues. If traffic or warehouse delays threaten arrival times, contingency plans kick in to keep the schedule intact.
With forecasting tools and analytics, the ripple effects of delays can be simulated. Project managers assess various scenarios to minimize downstream impacts through alternate resource allocation.
While supply chain disruptions can never be eliminated entirely, their costly ripple effects can be contained. Follo gives contractors the power to do so through real-time visibility and data-driven agility across the logistics network. The high cost of mistimed deliveries is avoided through careful monitoring and contingency planning.
To learn more about optimizing construction logistics and preventing delays, visit https://follo.co.
