🧱 Everything You Need to Know About Concrete and Masonry Products
Concrete and masonry materials form the literal foundation of construction — but managing their inventory and distribution requires specialized tools. Unlike simple packaged goods, these materials are weight-based, batch-sensitive, and environmentally reactive.
Here’s a deep dive into the characteristics of these products — and how an ERP system can help you manage them more accurately and efficiently.
🪨 1. Types of Concrete and Masonry Products
Your warehouse may carry a wide range of products, including:
Ready-mix concrete
Mortar and grout mixes
Concrete blocks and pavers
Cement, lime, and sand
Additives and bonding agents
Each type comes with its own packaging, UOM, storage rules, and expiration dates — all of which can be managed via ERP.
📦 2. Unique Inventory Challenges
Common issues:
Bulk and bagged product tracking
Short shelf life or weather sensitivity
Risk of material contamination or damage
ERP solutions:
Use batch/lot tracking to monitor expiration
Define environmental storage zones
Automate FIFO inventory rotation
🔁 3. Unit of Measure Complexity
Concrete and masonry items are bought and sold in pounds, tons, cubic meters, bags, or pallets — and often transferred between them.
What ERP can do:
Handle dynamic UOM conversions
Match sales, stock, and shipping units accurately
Prevent over/under shipment of material
🚛 4. Delivery & Load Planning
Delivering heavy masonry materials takes careful planning.
ERP features:
Build delivery routes based on weight and volume
Schedule multi-drop deliveries
Generate load sheets with weight limits and safety warnings
🧾 5. Order Customization & Special Mixes
Sometimes contractors request custom blends or additives for specific projects.
How ERP helps:
Store formulas for custom mixes
Link them to batch production and traceability records
Label custom products for job-site delivery
Final Takeaway:
Concrete and masonry products require a precise approach — and a strong ERP system helps you manage them with full visibility, accuracy, and compliance.
Need help managing complex concrete and masonry inventory? Contact us — our ERP experts are ready to help.
