Construction, Materials & Industrial Products

High volatility in raw material and energy prices, project-driven demand, and increasing requirements for delivery reliability, cost control, and sustainability present unique challenges for procurement and supply chain management in the construction, materials, and industrial products sectors. Short response times and robust supply chains are critical to success. amc supports companies in the construction, materials, and industrial products sectors in strategically aligning, effectively managing, and building resilient procurement and supply chain functions.

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  • Maturity of this industry in the procurement agenda

    47 %

  • Completed Projects

    27

  • Average value contributions achieved in optimization projects

    5 %

  • Average efficiency gains in process and digitalization projects

    14 %

    • Executive Summary

    Companies in the construction, materials, and industrial products sectors operate in highly cyclical markets that are heavily dependent on raw material, energy, and transportation costs. Project-based business, volatile demand, and globally interconnected supply chains shape procurement and the supply chain.

    At the same time, pressure on margins, working capital, and delivery capabilities is increasing, as are demands for sustainability, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the entire value chain.

    Fabian explains with a smile

    Common challenges

    "Wildly fluctuating commodity and energy prices make planning and cost estimation difficult."

    “Reliance on individual suppliers or transportation routes increases risks.”

    "Transparency regarding costs, delivery times, and inventory is limited."

    Areas of Focus

    Shaping the Future

    amc helps your company develop a clear vision for the future of your supply chain.

    Digitize processes

    amc helps your company digitize its supply chain processes.

    Optimize costs

    amc helps your company optimize costs in a sustainable way

    Establishing Resilient Supply Networks

    amc helps your company build resilient supply chains.


    's References in the Construction, Materials, and Industrial Products Sectors

    Transforming procurement into a group-wide target organization. amc defined the SCM strategy, target vision, roadmap, and KPIs—and supported the implementation to improve management, efficiency, and resilience.
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    Development of product category strategies and implementation of targeted cost-optimization measures. amc combined strategic analysis with operational implementation—to achieve sustainable improvements in earnings and greater cost transparency.
    Digital procurement strategy, including the selection and implementation of appropriate tools. amc provided support from defining the target vision through to system implementation—to ensure greater process consistency and data-driven procurement management.

    Relation to the shopping list

    The results of the Procurement Agenda show that companies in the construction, materials, and industrial products sectors have significant room for improvement, particularly in the areas of strategy and governance, cost management, transparency, and digitalization. The average maturity level in these areas is often below 35%. Given the high volatility of raw materials and energy prices, companies stand to benefit greatly from clear objectives, structured cost management, and resilient supply networks.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions from Our Customers

    Yes. The areas of focus take into account both project-based and series-based business models.
    Through structured product category strategies, market transparency, and clear procurement control mechanisms.
    Initial improvements in transparency and cost control can often be achieved in the short term. Structural improvements in resilience and delivery capacity take effect in the medium term.
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    “When structures and processes align, the procurement organization can be a real game-changer in corporate management.”
    Management

    Georg Rinkens

    +49 (0) 170 78 03 245
    georg.rinkens@amc-group.de

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