The construction industry generates tons of waste on daily basis. The project managers and manufacturers strive to find ways to eliminate the waste generated. Reduction of waste not just protects the environment but also helps to reduce costs and manifold profit margins. An effective way of reducing construction waste is the use of ERP software.

Here are the effective ways in which ERP software assists with waste reduction.

Transportation

The transportation of materials during the construction process not just wastes time but also causes damage to the goods. The damaged materials can neither be utilized nor be returned. This creates wastage of inventory and logistics. The inventory management process of ERP software helps with inventory optimization and forecasting. The inventory management reduces the need for transportation of bulk materials thus preventing more damage to goods. Inventory optimization assists with material storage, usage and quality inspection.

Bulk production

Much waste is generated during the overproduction of materials. Tooling setup is time-consuming and to escape it manufacturers end up overproducing materials. The overproduction wastes capital, time and materials. The materials that are not utilized end up in warehouses to landfills. ERP software helps to streamline the inventory and also reduces overproduction. ERP data gives an accurate idea of the supply and demand chain. The demand and supply chain forecasting enables the manufacturers to cater to the demand quantity and deters them from overproducing.

Defect analysis

Defective works either require rework or need to be discarded. The earlier the defects are detected the sooner they can be reworked to ensure reduced wastage. The quality management module of ERP software help with the inspection of the goods and detecting defects. The module ensures that customers are delivered high-quality products. The quality management module identifies the defective products or parts of products. ERP software can also detect abnormal vibrations in machinery, inspect the functionality of machines and find site defects. The beforehand error detection helps to timely solutions for the issues.

Motion

The consistent movement of people and machinery during the production phase leads to wear and tear, injuries and goods damage. Motion induced wastes are a result of poor site layout, flawed production processes and defective transportation. ERP software reduces this waste with factory and warehouse optimization. The data gathered by the ERP software helps to determine the requirement of machinery and transportation type and size for the production process. ERP solutions also help to reduce unnecessary motion. It also helps with better distribution of the machinery thus providing a better environment for the construction teams.

Conclusion

ERP software brings down the waste products to half. It does not just reduce the waste generated but also improves production and work efficiency. Continuous waste production degrades work efficiency and also impacts the budget of projects. Implementing ideal ERP software curb waste production, encourages sustainability and also help to manifold the profits generated. The waste reduction benefits reaped from ERP software brighten the future of the construction industry.