9:00 am Coffee & Registration
10:00am Workshop A
Effectively Selecting What to Prefab for Optimal Output & Expansion of Prefab Opportunities
Synopsis
- Conducting feasibility studies to identify high-impact, high-demand components for prefabrication that can be produced at scale to meet customer pain points
- Establishing a clear product development strategy with well-defined goals and timelines to transition from custom, job specific work to mass-produced products
- Designing workflows that can be easily adapted to different products and volumes to ensure flexibility of production capacity for variable project needs
12:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00pm Workshop B
Understanding Evolving Responsibilities in Supply Chain Management to Strengthen Relationships & Early Procurement Strategies
Synopsis
- Examining how different purchasing models (owner-purchased vs contractor-purchased) impact supply chain relationships to effectively plan project procurement
- Fostering better communication with equipment suppliers to identify long-lead items and minimize delays
- Determining whether and how to bulk and/or pre-purchase equipment to secure better pricing and ensure availability amidst supply chain fluctuations
- Optimizing inventory management for efficient storage and timely access to materials and equipment
3:00 pm Afternoon Refreshments
3:30pm Workshop C
Overcoming Scheduling Challenges to Optimize Project Timelines
Synopsis
- Implementing early schedule coordination with all project stakeholders to create an aligned, realistic project timeline
- Developing contingency plans for power availability to ensure projects stay on track despite external factors such as utility delays
- Harnessing Advanced Work Packaging to improve project planning, sequencing and alignment