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Ep.1663 - Why Supply Chain Management Is Critical in Construction

In this episode, Jason explains why procurement and supply chain management must be treated as part of the same production system as construction. If materials, equipment, and information are not synchronized with the production plan, the entire project can be disrupted. Jason discusses the importance of starting procurement during design and pre-construction, packaging materials in the correct sequence, managing long-lead items, and reviewing procurement progress every week. What you'll learn in this episode: Why procurement and construction must operate as one connected production system. How starting long-lead procurement early helps prevent major schedule impacts. Why proper packaging and sequencing ensure materials arrive in the order crews actually need them. How weekly procurement reviews help teams identify supply chain problems before they affect field production. Is your supply chain synchronized with your production plan, or are your crews waiting for materials before they can build? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

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In this episode, Jason explains why procurement and supply chain management must be treated as part of the same production system as construction. If materials, equipment, and information are not synchronized with the production plan, the entire project can be disrupted. Jason discusses the importance of starting procurement during design and pre-construction, packaging materials in the correct sequence, managing long-lead items, and reviewing procurement progress every week.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why procurement and construction must operate as one connected production system.
  • How starting long-lead procurement early helps prevent major schedule impacts.
  • Why proper packaging and sequencing ensure materials arrive in the order crews actually need them.
  • How weekly procurement reviews help teams identify supply chain problems before they affect field production.

Is your supply chain synchronized with your production plan, or are your crews waiting for materials before they can build?

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

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