For some projects there can be a variety of unique, specialty items that need to be designed, fabricated and delivered on time to the jobsite. Planning for these purchases needs to be done well in advance to allocate sufficient time for the entire process and delivery to take place.
It’s in these cases that the procurement team needs to depend on the expediters to oversee and advance the many milestones along the way throughout the whole process. Expediting is one of the many pieces of the whole procurement and supply chain puzzle, but plays a critical function in the smooth running of a major construction project.
The following video demonstrates how expediting fits into the project management and procurement process flow in 4castplus. Please enjoy!