Powerful and proven solutions for the construction industry

Small size contractors and subcontractors are being constantly challenged by the increasing complexities and demands of the construction industry. Although materials sourcing and acquisition functions should be considered top business priorities in construction, the reality is that multiple distractions related to the extensive bureaucracy of permits, contracts, regulations, etc. often take center stage and valuable resources. Often times, material procurement is constrained by price and immediate availability factors exclusively. The small business construction sector has a substantial potential to improve purchasing processes by implementing a sound e-procurement strategy targeted at reducing the direct cost of materials , increasing the product availability from multiple sources, just-in-time deliveries, and adequate inventory financing.

Challenges

• Limited resources in terms of both personnel and capital
• Reduce the direct cost of materials
• Improve and expand access to the supply chain pool
• Just-in-time materials delivery
• Flexible financing options
• Effective Customer Relationship Management

Solutions

B-sources offers an array of tools and services targeted at improving and optimizing the procurement process for small size contractors and subcontractors. B-sources maintains a single specialized procurement department for the construction industry exclusively.

• B-sources E-Procurement solutions offer small size contractors and subcontractors a flexible, customized tool to automate and streamline the procurement functions.
• The Supply Chain Optimization program offers unparalleled vendor pool optimization, resulting in a broadened supplier base in terms of delivery, pricing and product availability.
• The implementation of a highly functional custom Web Site with CRM capabilities will result in a higher level of customer satisfaction by streamlining the flow of communication and information.