Material Procurement
Material Procurement
With its comprehensive market and material know-how, DEGEM offers its clientele products of every standard and type. In offshore and shipyard environments, procurement is often the project’s hidden critical path. Progress on site depends not only on team performance but also on having the right materials on site at the right time. If materials are delayed or incompatible, the team waits; waiting turns into schedule loss; and schedule loss increases operational costs. For this reason, DEGEM structures procurement not as a “purchasing process” but as an integral part of the work sequence.
Piping equipment and project-specific fittings
Steel materials and related consumables/accessories
Hydraulic hoses and hydraulic components
Pumps and related equipment
Welding equipment and consumables
Scaffolding equipment and accessories
Coating/blasting equipment
Vessel/barge services
Procurement is not “purchasing”;
it is part of the work plan.
Delays occur if the right material isn’t on-site at the right time. DEGEM manages procurement using a readiness and suitability approach.
Three key objectives stand out in DEGEM’s procurement approach:
•Readiness: When the job site is ready, the right material must be on-site
• Compatibility: Materials must be compatible with the project specifications, class requirements, and technical expectations
• Traceability: Uncertainty at delivery and last-minute substitutions must be minimized
On-Site Progress Starts with Procurement
In Offshore and shipyard sites, procurement is often the project’s hidden critical path. This is because on-site progress depends not only on team performance but also on having the right materials on-site at the right time. If materials are delayed or incompatible, the team waits; waiting turns into schedule loss; and schedule loss increases operational costs. For this reason, DEGEM structures procurement not as a “purchasing process” but as part of the work sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement is a project component that has a direct impact on schedule and quality.
Yes; based on project documentation.