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Learn how the leading trade contractors across the country leverage Kojo Systems to take the pain out of their procurement processes.
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Modern Best Practices for Specialty Contractor CFOs
Specialty trade contractors face tight cash flows due to supply chain issues and inflation but have a significant growth opportunity with increased commercial construction activity and funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Success depends on strong cash positions. Additionally, firms must adapt to digital workflows preferred by younger workers, creating process disruptions. CFOs play a crucial role in adopting new best practices to navigate these challenges and remain competitive. This report outlines these practices based on insights from Kojo's 500+ specialty contractor customers.
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How specialty contractors drive software adoption
Adopting a new tech solution means big changes for an organization and requires people to let go of old ways of doing things, learn new skills, and follow new processes. Before implementing a new technology, it's important to assess whether the team is ready for a new tech platform by asking three key questions. If the answers are all "yes," then it's a good sign that implementing a new technology will be successful.
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4 Ways Tech Can Streamline the Supply Chain
While the state of the supply chain and manufacturing backlogs are out of a contractor’s control, improving procurement processes can help keep budgets and schedules under control. In this guide, you’ll learn tips to streamline the supply chain.
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How You Can Save on Material Costs and Improve Your Bottom Line
This guide unpacks how economic factors have led to record highs in material cost increases. However, many companies have found simple remedies to minimize these effects. Learn from trade partners how they uncover cost savings through: