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Increase Productivity and Cost Savings With Site Logistics Planning
Not all construction solutions are found in the latest technology. That’s where developing a more proactive versus reactive culture on project sites becomes pertinent, and where simple demand planning can drive increased productivity and cost savings.
By DeDe Darrow
June 5, 2019
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by DeDe Darrow
DeDe Darrow is the productivity specialist at Faith Technologies. She conducts job site coaching and mentoring, audits key project expectations, completes productivity time studies and trains employees to advance productive performance and support a culture of productivity throughout the organization. DeDe also verifies best job site practices, processes, and procedures on strategic projects, and ensures work is executed efficiently and safely. She also assists in leading Electrical Apprentice training programs focusing on productivity and site logistics.
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