Chapter 8
The business case for smarter procurement
Smarter procurement, is just good business.
Construction lives on tight margins and complex supply chains. Getting greater control over procurement — where most of your costs sit — is the fastest way to lift productivity, protect margin, and reduce risk.
With labour shortages biting, it’s time to remove admin, focus your talent on value-adding work, and build strategic supplier relationships. This is the moment to fix fundamentals, not just move on to the next job.
In this chapter
Why digital procurement is now the new standard
8.1 – The business case (4 choices)
Four ways to rationalise. Pick the angle that resonates most, or combine them for impact.
8.2 – Digital procurement trends
Rapid market adoption in Australia sets the tone for global proliferation.
8.3 – Free tool: Business case template
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