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Supply chains in the construction industry are often complex and difficult to manage . The bigger the project and the more players involved , the longer and more intricate the supply chain .
The ongoing pandemic and subsequent material shortages have strained supply chains . More recently , a growing number of high-profile cyberattacks have threatened to disrupt supply chains ( at least temporarily ) in nearly every industry — including construction .
These heightened risks and uncertainties require highlevel , real-time visibility into a company ’ s supply chain — from beginning to end . This is difficult to achieve with simple spreadsheets or certainly old-fashioned paper documentation . That ’ s why more and more construction businesses are digitizing their supply chains to improve oversight , increase efficiency and manage risk .

Digitize Your Supply Chain to Better Manage Risk

Supply chains in the construction industry are often complex and difficult to manage . The bigger the project and the more players involved , the longer and more intricate the supply chain .
The ongoing pandemic and subsequent material shortages have strained supply chains . More recently , a growing number of high-profile cyberattacks have threatened to disrupt supply chains ( at least temporarily ) in nearly every industry — including construction .
These heightened risks and uncertainties require highlevel , real-time visibility into a company ’ s supply chain — from beginning to end . This is difficult to achieve with simple spreadsheets or certainly old-fashioned paper documentation . That ’ s why more and more construction businesses are digitizing their supply chains to improve oversight , increase efficiency and manage risk .
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