Chapter 4
The 12 Problems of Procurement
As the 12 problems manifest, profit margin gets eroded, and the ability to manage risk diminishes.
We’ve been deep diving on procurement with the industry for many years, across many thousands of conversations with contractors of all sizes. The same challenges keep coming up.
We’ve distilled these down to the 12 Problems of Procurement.
The impact of these problems is ultimately felt by the people, the projects, and the bottom line.
This chapter articulates common challenges faced right across the industry - you’re not alone. The good news is, all of these challenges can also be addressed.
In this chapter
The first step to better building
4.1 – Breaking down each problem of procurement
A quick run down of each problem, their symptoms, and their root causes.
4.2 – Can’t solve supply chain, without procurement
Practical guidance on solving these 12 problems in your business, including an exclusive webinar with industry voices.
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Skip the reading and watch our webinar on The 12 Problems of Procurement, with industry guests Mark Tant and Thomas Reinhardt.
