3 Brilliant Tips to Combat Supply Chain Issues in Construction and Inventory

#1 Know Which Companies Still Ship Quickly

Getting what you need is important, but getting what you need when you need it is key to executing projects on time and with little resistance. Believe it or not, not all products are shipping slowly! Running into a delay when trying to source something as simple as a single-handle shower faucet for a new commercial project can be a cumbersome hurdle.

Of course, a pandemic is not the only reason shipments are delayed or slow. This is an issue that will likely always exist, but can be minimized rather easily. The best way to avoid supply chain issues in construction is to have a strong relationship in place with manufacturers. By creating a product specification package with them and keeping it up-to-date, potential future issues can be foreseen and avoided by a good support contact. Even an unforeseen crisis can be tackled and overcome with great communication. For example, we’ve had products air-shipped when timelines were tight and have worked inside of changing budgets on the fly. For bathroom and kitchen faucets and fixtures, Pioneer’s commitment to their partners is the best in the industry. We back up our promises with tangible benefits such as a lifetime warranty on each product we sell and our policy to hold pricing for the life of the quote. There’s no downside and an incredible upside to reaching out to get started. The future may bring anything; Pioneer will make sure you’re ready.

#2 Widen Your Product Search Without Compromising on Quality or Style

Compromise can be a beautiful thing, but it’s not always necessary. With today’s shipping delays and empty shelves, you may think you have to compromise on design in order to finish a multi-family housing project on time or at all, but you may not! Pioneer offers multiple lines of uniquely designed, eco-friendly, and stylish bath and kitchen fixtures that are ready to ship in bulk to you or your construction company. In fact, it’s likely you may not have seen products we launched not too long ago as we were fortunate enough to not halt production.

For example, our stylish i2 Shower Column with a hand-held shower attachment is currently available. Our patent-pending environmentally friendly low-flow showerheads with Lux-Flow™ system creates the feel of a high-power, high-flow showerhead while actually using 30% less water. Finally, by staying flexible on finishes, you’ll also widen your pool of quality products and discover trending looks you may not have considered before.

#3 Keep Shelves Stocked by Expanding Product Selection

It is widely known that maintaining fully stocked shelves inspires confidence and helps build customer loyalty. Creating an atmosphere of abundance for the customers who walk into your store means that they’ll feel certain that they can always count on you.

With a range of products, spanning from commercial grade to residential, the Pioneer family of brands is ready to help you keep the shelves full, even during this time of increased uncertainty. Keeping a variety of choices, even for something as simple as kitchen sink faucets, will ensure that you remain a top choice distributor for customers who know what they want. As costs soar, it may be time for a change altogether in order to limit passing that along to the customer.

 Resolving Challenges

Some challenges are resolved as quickly as they occur, but shortages in supply are hard to predict. Overcoming this will mean adjusting inventory to always keep products on the shelves, getting creative with the products you choose to offer or install, and most importantly, bringing your business to partners who are ready to help with your assortment needs.  Whether your needs are speedy shipping, product variety, or simply maintaining an adequate inventory, the Pioneer Industries family of brands remain committed to delivering on our promise of excellence and reliability.