Improper scheduling of material deliveries can have a huge impact on your project.

1. Scheduling challenges
   1. Lead times for materials
   2. On-site logistics and storage
   3. Multiple handling and distribution
2. Our objectives
   1. Get material right before it’s needed
   2. Avoid having to pay for the materials before they are used
   3. Avoid storing and protecting materials for extended time frames
3. It starts in the beginning with good planning
   1. Incorporate your desired delivery terms into your PO
      1. Do this during the negotiation process so that all proposals are equal
   2. Plan you site logistics and monitor your overall schedule
   3. Practice a Plan / Do / Check / Act process

Key Questions:

1. How do you handle your material delivery scheduling?

2. Do you incorporate language into your PO about schedules?

3. How can you improve your process?

Take-Action Items:

1. Plan your material deliveries during the project planning phase

2. Use a Purchase Order for all material purchases

3. Include a project specific section with schedule information

4. Monitor and adjust