Material logistics trends 2026
In 2026, the megatrends of sustainable operations and leveraging artificial intelligence will continue strongly. AI-powered processes are developing in a fast pace and are being integrated into all parts of business and life, material logistics and handling included....
Smooth Material Handling in Large EPC Projects During the Festive Season
Large EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects rely heavily on efficient material handling. Every delivery, inspection, storage decision, and movement across the site plays a role in keeping the wheels turning. As the busy, festive season approaches,...
Capital project software – how to get supplier buy-in?
Implementing new capital project software can be challenging, because large industrial plant projects may involve hundreds of suppliers and stakeholders globally. Additional challenges are presented by the fact that EPC projects are temporary in nature. Businesses...
How to Create a Good On-Site Layout Plan for Warehousing in EPC Projects
Introduction In large EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects, efficient warehousing is more than just storing materials. In fact, it is the backbone of successful project execution. A poorly designed warehouse layout can cause delays, bottlenecks,...
Material Handling Software – a Procurement Game-Changer for Capital Projects
In a capital project, procurement isn’t just about getting the right materials at the right price — it’s about ensuring that every nut, bolt, and structural component is available exactly when and where it’s needed. When timelines are tight, suppliers are scattered...
Five Most Common Challenges in On-Site Warehousing
On-site warehousing is a critical but often overlooked part of successful large-scale projects. The project isn’t finished once materials have been safely delivered to site, and sometimes they may have to wait in a warehouse for quite a while. And, of course, it needs...
6 different methods of tracking material deliveries in EPCM projects
Procurement and materials can account of for over 70% of an EPCM projects’ budget. Issues with materials management can cause significant financial setbacks for the project. One of the fastest ways to produce unnecessary costs is having contractors standing...
5 Good Procurement Practices for Megaprojects
After all the thinking and planning that will undoubtedly have been spent on any big project, it is time to finally move to the first concrete step of a project’s lifecycle: procurement. Every project needs resources such as labor, raw materials, equipment and...
The Financial Impact of Delays in Industrial Construction Projects
Project delays are an unfortunate and almost unavoidable aspect of many industrial construction projects. Particularly in sectors like oil and gas, power, pulp and paper, and metal industries, including steel plants, understanding the root causes and implications of...
Industrial Project Lifecycle – The Stages of Material Logistics
About Industrial Projects Large-scale industrial projects are all unique, but they do all have many features in common, and they often also face similar challenges. In this blog-post we walk you through a typical capital project from start to finish; procurement to...