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Jack Thompson is a seasoned construction superintendent, known for his unwavering commitment to his projects. He had spent years climbing the ranks in the construction industry, earning respect for his meticulous planning and ability to handle any crisis that arose on-site. However, this dedication often came at a personal cost, one he had come to accept but never truly embraced. As the morning sun broke through the clouds, Jack felt a mix of excitement and anxiety. Today was not just another day on the job; it was his son's baseball championship. He had worked tirelessly for this moment, and Jack promised that he would be there to celebrate his achievement. The day began smoothly. The crew was on schedule, and everything seemed to be falling into place. He felt confident that he could make it back in time for the big game. However, as fate would have it, just as Jack was about to leave, he received an unexpected call from the supplier. The delivery of critical materials—steel beams essential for completing a major phase of the project—was arriving earlier than scheduled. The truck was already en route, and Jack knew that if he didn’t oversee the delivery personally, there could be costly mistakes or delays. The weight of responsibility pressed heavily on his shoulders. “Just this once,” he muttered to himself, trying to rationalize his decision. “I’ll call Timmy after the delivery and explain.” The delivery took longer than expected due to complications with unloading equipment. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the last beam was secured and signed off. But when he checked his phone, there were multiple missed calls from Timmy. “Dad! Where are you?” his voice trembled through the speaker when he finally called back. “I’m so sorry, son,” Jack said, his heart sinking. “I got caught up with an unexpected delivery at work.” “I know; I’ll make it up to you,” Jack promised, but deep down, he knew that words couldn’t replace his absence. This is a story that superintendents face on a weekly basis. Unexpected and untimely deliveries affect the reliable flow of their projects and people's personal commitments. This leads to mental health issues and family problems. As an industry we have come to expect this and place the burden on the superintendents. But just because something is common doesn't mean that it should be accepted or is the best way of doing things. Nowadays we have better technology and one of the areas that would move the needle in terms of jobsite efficiency and user satisfaction is to have transparency on deliveries and the supply chain. You don't need to guess when a delivery will come. And you have realtime information on what is coming, when, and in what quantity. And best of all there is a free version for you to try. With Krane’s Free Delivery Board, you can book, manage, and track deliveries all in one place. Try it for FREE yourself here: https://lnkd.in/gVXRMXqC #leanconstruction
