When weather strikes, one of the key challenges is rebuilding. 2017 for example, was one of the costliest years ever for weather related disasters, putting damage estimates at over 300 billion.1 The effect not only lies with those who are unfortunately directly affected by rough weather but also, with those in the building products industry who receive an immediate spike in demand to help repair and rebuild for those affected.
When demand spikes, the challenges are many, such as material supply and rising costs, planning production and quickly moving raw and finished materials through the supply chain. As a result, companies are in need of a more sophisticated system that plan and execute work more efficiently and ultimately enable producers to fill needs faster.
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- Comprehensive planning and scheduling
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Manufacturers can react quickly by modelling production capabilities, heading off issues with visibility across the supply chain, controlling costs and adjusting product mix for changes in demand.
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1. Construction Data, Association of General Contractors, https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data, 2018.