A highly efficient business model is essential for businesses to succeed and continue to grow, including every detail from a powerful marketing/sales strategy to how materials are sourced. Working with the right suppliers is integral for businesses that heavily rely on product supplies and where the logistics and quality of service will have a large impact on productivity.

In the construction industry, the delivery times and stock levels of suppliers can have a significant impact on hitting project deadlines and keeping project costs to a minimum. Where there are delays in deliveries of materials or items are out of stock, this can have a severe impact on project delivery timescales.

More companies are now seeing the benefits of proactive supply chain partnerships, as opposed to reactive supply chain partnerships. What this involves is applying technology and using data to improve supply chain management. Proactive procurement, for example, is where demand for goods is forecast, rather than waiting for there to be a shortage of goods or waiting for an order to be submitted.

FixFirm has over 50 years of working with construction firms including modular construction companies, helping clients to drive efficiencies and streamline projects through a high-quality supplier relationship. Using our many years of industry expertise and developing strong relationships with clients, FixFirm developed a unique client-centric solution to resolve the top issues faced by construction companies, we called it - SlickStock.

What is SlickStock?

FixFirm introduced SlickStock, with the intention to streamline the procurement process with a proactive service to meet our client’s needs. The system is also designed as an eco-conscious service allowing clients to outsource their procurement requirements to a sustainable supplier. The key benefits of doing so are to boost productivity and to reduce the admin fees incurred by the time taken to process purchases and the other admin tasks.

As part of the SlickStock method, FixFirm updates supply requirements on a weekly basis to ensure that stock levels are always adequate and are not affected by fluctuating demand. Through improved management of stock levels and supplier logistics for delivering materials at the most cost-effective time for clients, i.e. just before the materials are required, productivity levels are increased, with no waiting for materials.

Smooth supplier switching

While the benefits of using FixFirm are clear to see, from the unique services such as SlickStock, to unrivalled customer service, it is understandable that companies are hesitant about switching suppliers.

FixFirm understands the risks of switching to a new supplier and the dedicated account manager will ensure the transition is completely seamless and there is no disruption to existing processes. Working with a trustworthy supplier has many more benefits in addition to raising productivity, it is also a key element of growing your business.

We have helped many businesses to scale up by providing a proactive approach and a reliable supply service you can trust, applying our vast industry experience to identify ways of improving processes and reducing costs.

When you partner with FixFirm, you are joining a team that is highly regarded in the industry and who will be committed to driving your business forward, improving sustainability and increasing your company profits.

Find out more about FixFirm’s values and ethos and how our 5-star service will benefit your modular construction firm.

Learn more and register your interest with our industry leading SlickStock system to obtain a FREE Modular Information Pack today!

If you are looking for a partner you can trust, contact us and talk to your dedicated account manager who will make switching to FixFirm a seamless and very worthwhile transition.