Material Shrinkage for Contractors: Theft or Bad Coding
Material shrinkage in construction is usually a job coding problem, not theft. Here is the four-test sequence that tells a contractor which one they have.
By Reena11 min read
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Inventory, Truck Stock and Will-Call
Every inventory, truck stock and will-call guide from the CheckMySupply audit desk: 6 articles on what actually shows up on supply-house invoices and what to do about it.
Supply House Backorders, Substitutions and Job Cost
A backorder substitution at the supply house is an unpriced change to your job cost. Here is how to spot the swap on an invoice and get the money back.
By Reena11 min read
Counter Purchases: Where Contractor Spend Control Dies
Counter purchases wreck contractor spend control: the ticket skips every check you own. Here is what a counter run bypasses and the fix that survives August.
By Reena9 min read
Will-Call vs Delivery: The Real Cost for Contractors
Will call vs delivery contractor cost, done properly: the labor, the truck, and the price nobody checked. Plus the break-even that tells you which one to use.
By Reena9 min read
Truck Stock Inventory for Contractors: Where It Leaks
Truck stock inventory is where contractor price control dies first. Here is how truck stock, shop stock and will-call leak cash, and the system that stops it.
By Reena10 min read
Supply House Restocking Fees: What They Can Charge
Published distributor policies set restocking minimums of 15% to 25%, and wire cuts and special orders usually cannot be returned at all. Know before you buy.
By Reena12 min read