Problem Statement

While the total amount of needed materials is often known at the beginning of a project, coordinating how much of that material is needed at specific times can get tricky, especially when those materials are in high demand. As plans change, deliveries also need to be adjusted to ensure the work can be completed.

Solution

Create a Custom Field for “planned material needed” and include this information as activities are being planned out. Now the team can easily see what the demand for materials will be and get out in front of potential issues before they become real problems. As the plan is changed, the team will be able to see how that affects the timing of materials and adjust orders accordingly.

To learn more about how you can use Custom Fields to track materials within your project, visit our Solution Notes.