Digital transformation has revolutionized virtually every sector, bringing significant advantages to the companies willing to embrace it. While the concrete industry has been slower to adopt these changes, it is certainly not exempt from this trend.
Digitalization in companies within this sector offers several benefits, including increased productivity, improved coordination, and more effective scheduling. Learn more about how the adoption of technology is impacting the industry.
Although the industrial sector—particularly construction—faced a complex outlook in 2022, the World Bank projected that Latin America would see a 2.6% growth in 2023.
This highlights the need for digital transformation in concrete production companies and those involved in construction in general. Process automation has become a top priority—this was true for 73% of the companies surveyed in Mexico in 2022.
As a result, many construction companies are rethinking their investment strategies—shifting from isolated, traditional tech solutions to integrated systems that enhance operations. This change is having a direct impact on the concrete industry.
The outcome includes better resource allocation for material purchases, more efficient use of those materials, improved supplier communication, and optimized project execution.
Organizational management is one of the key areas strengthened by digital transformation in industrial processes. One of the main improvements is the opening of faster, more secure communication channels between concrete producers, builders, and suppliers.
Additionally, enhanced communication during material transport ensures better supervision of routes and reduced waiting times.
The lack of centralized data systems and process automation technologies, combined with the continued use of traditional methods, results in significant losses—mainly from waste, delays, and rework.
This is why a growing number of companies in Mexico have started implementing digital tools to improve communication during the pre-construction and concrete mixing phases. Many have also adopted specialized software to automate key processes.
In recent years, productivity in the industrial sector has stagnated due to labor shortages and the ongoing struggle of contractors to improve team performance and meet project deadlines with high-quality results that satisfy clients.
The construction industry is undergoing changes that will define the future of companies based on their adoption—or lack—of digital tools. These tools are essential to operate more efficiently, improve productivity, and reduce costs.
In this context, innovation and digital transformation help solve some of the most pressing issues in the concrete industry, such as poor communication, inefficient scheduling, data loss, and document management problems.
Arkik’s digital solutions can help you streamline all your processes, facilitate smoother interactions with suppliers, and drive your company’s innovation and digital transformation journey.
