An Industry Built on Inventory Control

The construction and engineering industry encompasses a diverse range of organizations involved in building infrastructure, residential and commercial structures, roads, bridges, utilities, and industrial facilities. From general contractors to material suppliers, an inventory management solution that offers automated processes and real-time visibility into materials across all locations is essential to the daily operations of companies in this sector.

inventory control for construction and engineering

Hidden costs of poor inventory visibility in construction and engineering industries

The Hidden Costs of Poor Inventory Visibility in Construction

In an industry that manages multiple job sites simultaneously, handles diverse material types, and follows tight project timelines, manual processes and lack of real-time visibility create a cascade of challenges that are not only costly but time-consuming to fix. With project delays at risk, companies in this sector need a robust system that eliminates poorly allocated materials, supply shortages, and the inability to locate items required on-site.

Critical Features for Construction and Engineering Inventory Control

To achieve end-to-end visibility into all materials across all locations, organizations in the construction and engineering industry should implement a comprehensive inventory management system that:

Automates their receiving processes by immediately updating project materials into Oracle SCM Cloud upon arrival

Allows personnel to check materials available and request transfer orders directly from the field

Integrates seamlessly with Oracle SCM Cloud to ensure materials accurately align with project schedules

Tracks lot and serial numbers to ensure warranty and regulatory compliance

Streamlined replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels without tying up excessive capital

How RF-SMART Revolutionizes Construction Inventory Management

RF-SMART’s robust mobile scanning capabilities transform how companies in the construction and engineering industry manage their inventory by providing real-time visibility across all locations through:

Real-Time Material Tracking

Enable barcode scanning at every touchpoint, from warehouse receipt to job site transfers. Materials are received directly into Oracle Cloud via mobile scanners, automatically updating inventory levels and project allocations.

Project-Based Inventory Allocation

Assign materials to specific job numbers at receipt, enabling precise project costing and preventing cross-project material usage. Field personnel scan items to verify correct project allocation before use, maintaining tight cost control and preventing expensive assets from being lost between job sites.

Project Management

Automatically post inventory transactions to correct job numbers and cost codes, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring real-time project profitability analysis. The system enables automated reorder points based on project schedules for JIT material delivery.

Lot and Serial Number Management

Capture and maintain lot and serial numbers for essential materials that require safety certifications and warranty tracking. The system tracks which specific lots were used on each project, enabling rapid quality control procedures and recalls.

Mobile Field Operations

Allow in-the-field teams to receive materials, conduct counts, execute transfers, and track consumption directly at the job sites, eliminating the need to return to the office.

How RF-SMART for Oracle SCM Cloud Empowers Construction and Engineering Leaders to Manage their Dynamic Operations

Global Construction Leader Achieves
Operational Excellence

A global engineering, consulting, and construction company specializing in infrastructure development struggled with manual paper-based processes and a complete lack of insights into their inventory levels or movements across their operations worldwide. These challenges limited their ability to scale with their projects. With RF-SMART for Oracle SCM Cloud, this organization was able to:

Eliminate paper-based processes across global manufacturing operations

Increase operational efficiency in all 7 warehouses

Multi-Location Cabinet Producer Streamlines Manufacturing Operations

A leading cabinet manufacturer, providing cabinetry to residential construction and remodeling projects found it difficult to manage their operations across 26 locations. With inconsistent processes and the need for flexibility to support their dual production model, this company needed a solution to unify their processes across all locations. With RF-SMART for Oracle SCM Cloud, they:

Streamlined manufacturing and inventory processes across all facilities

Increased their annual production volume

Inventory Management for Construction & Engineering

Achieving Real-Time Visibility for Multi-Location Inventory Excellence

An Industry Built on Inventory Control

The Hidden Costs of Poor Inventory Visibility in Construction

Critical Features for Construction and Engineering Inventory Control