Modernizing the business of ready mix, part 1 of 3 Many concrete producers are considering the merits of upgrading their software and hardware for concrete batching. Some are even considering a DIY approach. Recently, one regional company owner asked me, “What would it take to update all of our 100-plus batching plants to a modern system, and why can’t we…
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Taking the Pork Out of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
H.R.3684, all 1,372 pages using size 12 Robo font, is a whopper. Every dollar sign is followed by at least six zeros, and it’s pretty much hopeless to sum up the total to be spent. A billion spent here and a billion spent there, and pretty soon you have some real money! As of press time, the bill has yet…
Read MoreWhy Covid is Pushing our Industry to the Cloud
Use Service Oriented Architecture to become the least-hassle provider and win customers. Now more than ever due to Covid, concrete producers must rely on technology to navigate the uncertain, changing future. Our own employees, and our customers, are forced to rely on remote communications with the expectation of great service and real-time information. So how do folks steeped in a…
Read MoreThe Green Dividend
Is it time to consider an alternative fuel source for your fleet? by Craig Yeack
Read MoreWhen Time and Inventory Collide
For most concrete producers, high-tech inventory management is well worth the investment. by Craig Yeack
Read MoreThe U.S. Ready Mix Industry: It’s still a great place to be
In a shifting landscape, producers and technology are evolving By Craig Yeack
Read MoreCloud or Closet: What’s Best for Internet Security?
Ready-mix producers are weighing the risks of keeping their data in-house by Craig Yeack
Read More2021: Year of the Digital Enterprise
From paperless to wireless, ready-mix producers can thrive in a digital era By: Craig Yeack
Read MoreReady-Mix for Small Town, USA
Technology plays a unique role for producers who serve small markets By Craig Yeack
Read MoreThe Value of Control
Producers are investing in precision over tradition when it comes to cooling concrete By Craig Yeack
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