Price volatility, quality consistency and sourcing reliability are the key challenges in sourcing cement, according to Prashant Jha, Chief Ready-Mix Concrete and Modern Building Materials Officer, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. “Cement price fluctuations can significantly impact pricing and profitability, while variations in cement quality can affect the strength, durability and workability of concrete. Additionally, inefficiencies in the logistics model of vendors can disrupt the production and delivery schedules of concrete.”
Buyers of ready-mix concrete (RMX) have the same concerns. CW spoke to a few industry stalwarts to understand why these concerns are arising and how best to address them...
