Construction Magazine March 2017 | Page 165

SUPPLY CHAIN country account level . We are seeing improvements in standardising contract templates across the region . You can see where the gaps are , and really improving the insurance levels , risk , and control . And we ’ re also seeing faster adoption of technology and best practices .
“ Having the vision and producing documents that people go ‘ Wow – I can take that to the head of my country and explain what ’ s happening ’ - you really get some momentum .”
Delivering a revolutionary supply chain transformation across a relatively large , diversified business is not without its challenges . Old habits and technologies can often be difficult to change ; the right approach to delivery is critical . Langley continues : “ We had two businesses and five divisions that , while present in the same industry , have been operating differently . We have also had legacy technology and country complexity that has added challenges .
To this end , communication is key . Langley and Morton are broadcasting the value that this transformation can bring to both the business and www . cbre . com 165