Tag: Supply
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Yard Management: The Missing Link in Supply Chain Success
When people talk about making the supply chain run better, they often focus on trucks and warehouses. But there’s a part that connects these two big pieces, and it’s usually ignored: the yard. This area, where trucks wait, load, and unload, is a major bottleneck if not managed well. It’s where a lot of delays…
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Industrial Supply Returns to Pre-2020 Levels
The unprecedented level of industrial development seen in recent years has generated concerns of oversupply, and growing vacancies during the last year seemed to confirm them. The amount of industrial space currently being built is almost equivalent to pre-2020 levels, but with a different composition, according to our latest U.S. industrial market report. Factors such…
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Top Waterproofing Supply Stores in the Illawarra Region
If you’ve ever typed waterproofing supply near me while dealing with a renovation or new build in the Illawarra region, you’re not alone. Waterproofing is a critical component in construction—whether it’s a bathroom, balcony, basement, or roof. The good news? Illawarra locals have access to highly specialized stores that offer a wide range of premium…
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From BIM to Building: Finland’s Push to Digitalize the Construction Supply Chain
The way the construction industry manages product data throughout a project’s lifecycle is far from lean. The process involves manual re-entry at each step and repeated quantity takeoffs using the same data by designers, contractors, and manufacturers. We could prevent this costly and unnecessary work by systematically managing product data. At the May 20 Round…
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ABC Supply supports troops with Raised for Homes donation
ABC Supply Co. Inc. is proud to announce that its monthlong fundraising campaign, in partnership with AJ Foyt Racing at the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, raised an impressive $4.7 million for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). As part of its commitment to supporting our nation’s Veterans, ABC Supply matched the…
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City Electric Supply (CES) launches 2025 Brighter Future Scholarship
City Electric Supply (CES) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Brighter Future Scholarship. CES Cares, the social impact division of CES, launched the program to support the next generation of skilled professionals in the electrical industry. Ten winners across North America will each receive $2,000 and a Milwaukee® Tool starter tool kit to help…
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Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply
Clarios, a U.S.-based global manufacturer and recycler of low-voltage batteries, plans to invest up to $1 billion to build a U.S. critical minerals processing and recovery plant, according to a May 20 press release. The project aligns with the Trump administration’s goal to boost the domestic metals supply chain and responds to China’s export ban…
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7 Smart Funding Strategies for Construction Supply Delays
The construction industry has suffered many blows in recent years, from rising material costs to supply chain disruptions. But you can weather the storms and navigate supply chain challenges with greater confidence by exploring diverse funding strategies. These are the 7 funding strategies for construction firms navigating supply chain disruptions. Understanding the Supply Chain Crisis…
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VEGA and Command Alkon Integrate to Offer More Material Supply Visibility
VEGA Americas, Inc. and Command Alkon have announced a new integration aimed at improving inventory visibility and material management in the heavy building materials industry. The collaboration brings VEGA’s in-plant measurement technologies into Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program, aligning both companies around shared goals of streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Through the partnership, VEGA’s sensor…
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VEGA and Command Alkon Integrate to Offer More Material Supply Visibility
VEGA Americas, Inc. and Command Alkon have announced a new integration aimed at improving inventory visibility and material management in the heavy building materials industry. The collaboration brings VEGA’s in-plant measurement technologies into Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program, aligning both companies around shared goals of streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Through the partnership, VEGA’s sensor…