Investment Planning Construction companies

KanBo streamlined procurement oversight and supplier engagement in the construction sector by centralizing purchasing operations across active job sites. Key functional areas include:

I. Budget Allocation & Strategic Purchasing

  • KanBo’s Gantt Chart View: Enabled accurate forecasting of material purchases and aligned budgets with project timelines
  • Custom Workspaces: Standardized purchasing workflows tailored to regional or project-specific procurement needs
  • Budget Dashboards: Delivered real-time insights into spending against forecasts and targets

II. Procurement Standardization & Supplier Management

  • SOP Templates & Process Automation: Enforced consistent workflows for material requests, quote approvals, and record retention
  • Supplier Workspaces: Facilitated structured communication and documentation with vendors
  • Supplier Performance Dashboards: Tracked KPIs (on-time delivery, responsiveness, compliance adherence) across vendors

III. Collaboration with Internal & External Stakeholders

  • Shared KanBo Workspaces: Enabled coordinated purchasing between central procurement and on-site teams
  • Supplier Integration: Allowed suppliers to submit quotes, updates, and respond to procurement requests in real time
  • Approval Chains: Streamlined multi-level approvals, reducing email chains and delays

IV. Site-Level Procurement & Inventory Oversight

  • Material Request Boards: Allowed site managers to raise requests with relevant project context
  • Inventory Status Tracking: Provided visibility on stock availability across multiple job sites
  • Workflow Alignment: Enabled local customization within centralized compliance frameworks

V. Compliance & Risk Control

  • Audit Trails & Change Logs: Ensured traceability of all procurement activities for internal and regulatory audits
  • Template-Based Compliance: Embedded organizational and legal requirements into daily workflows
  • Role-Based Controls: Restricted sensitive workflows to authorized personnel only

VI. ERP Integration & Data Transparency

  • Two-Way ERP Sync: Enabled real-time information exchange with enterprise systems for accurate reporting and budgeting
  • Executive Dashboards: Delivered consolidated procurement insights across regions for strategic planning
  • Real-Time Activity Streams: Allowed instant tracking of material approvals, issues, and delays

Month 1 – Planning and Setup

Months 2-6 – Pilot Phase

Month 7 – Pilot Evaluation

Months 8-18 – Full Rollout