Improved purchasing process boosts competitiveness

The efficiency of the purchasing process is affected by a variety of factors, not the least of which is the fact that the actual purchasing process must ensure a continuous flow of the right products at the right time to the various building sites.

Improved logistics will result in more efficient production and a better work environment. By working on purchasing and supply strategies the trend is towards a smaller number of materials suppliers and subcontractors.

Closer collaboration between Peab and its suppliers is helping reduce sales costs for the suppliers, that result in reduced purchase prices for Peab and increased safety at workplaces. All parties will benefit from experience-based and continuously increasing knowhow of the materials supplied to and used in the construction process.

Environmental issues play an important role in the purchasing process. Ensuring that the materials used in the construction process are suitable for sustainable building also contributes to building for the future.

Implementation of the PIA electronic purchasing and ordering system has boosted the benefits we enjoy from agreements signed. We have opportunities for further optimising our purchasing costs.

In 2006, the market moved towards increased international trading both of goods and services. Firstly, we chart the range offered by Swedish subcontractors and Swedish high quality construction materials. If and when Swedish options cannot compete on price and quality, we seek foreign solutions.