Check the Status of the Supplier
Before the final signing of a contract with a supplier or contractor, review their status to make sure they are still capable of delivering as originally discussed. They may have …
Procurement
Order More than Required
When ordering lots of smaller items (e.g. 50 x 40mm PVC ball valves) it is a good idea to order 5 to 10 percent more than required. This allows for …
Pipe Sizes
If you are in the water industry or an industry that deals with pipes, valves, or pumps then make sure you have a copy of the pipe sizes available, internal …
Get Help When You Don’t Have the Expertise
Recognize when you or your team don’t have the expertise to accomplish something and get help. This could be either within the company or from outside experts. Check with internal …
Buy Complete Systems for Specialty Equipment
When buying specialty equipment, make sure the supplier can and will supply a complete system. If they do, take it. Avoid trying to save money by doing parts of it …