New Horizons And Field Materials Release First-of-Its-Kind Benchmarking Survey

Field Materials, a SMACNA Silver Associate Member, has partnered with the New Horizons Foundation to release a first-of-its-kind benchmarking survey focused on material procurement and equipment rental practices within...

The collected data serves as a valuable resource for informed decision-making and process optimization in the realm of material procurement. The survey results highlight inefficiencies in manual processes and the potential for AI-driven automation to improve productivity, reduce costs, and streamline procurement workflows. Organizations adopting digital tools and AI solutions stand to gain a competitive advantage.

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