The heavy building materials industry continues to evolve through smarter technology, stronger connectivity, and a focus on operational excellence. April brought expanded global access to Command Community, new customer success stories, industry recognition, and opportunities to learn and engage across the ecosystem.
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Did you know Command Community is now available in Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, and French Canadian? This expanded language support makes it easier than ever for users around the world to stay informed, collaborate, and resolve issues quickly.
Users can now enter support cases with ease while accessing a growing multilingual knowledge base that continues to expand daily—reinforcing our commitment to a truly global customer experience.
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The Evolution of Dispatching
From handwritten notes to real-time tracking, technology continues to transform dispatch operations—improving coordination, efficiency, and visibility across the supply chain.
From Paper Tickets to Real-Time Control
See how 7/11 Materials is leveraging real-time inventory visibility to streamline processes and improve operational control.
Consistent Concrete, Every Load
Discover how AI-powered batching is helping MCC enhance consistency, optimize plant performance, and elevate overall operations.
Perks of Accounts Receivable
Modern AR tools are helping producers strengthen cash flow while simplifying financial workflows and improving efficiency.
How Can We Ease Dispatch Challenges?
Labor shortages continue to impact operations across the industry. Explore insights from SVP Ron Carlson on how smarter solutions can help teams stay productive and do more with fewer resources.
In the News
Command Alkon Wins USA TODAY Top Workplaces
Command Alkon has been recognized as a Top Workplace by USA TODAY, highlighting a people-first culture driven by employee feedback, engagement, and shared success.
Batch Enables Scalable Plant Operations
Advancements in batch technology are enabling greater connectivity, scalability, and efficiency across multi-plant operations—helping producers adapt and grow.
Upcoming Webinars
Payments That Keep Up with Your Plant
May 19 at 1 PM ET
Learn how modern payment solutions are helping producers accelerate cash flow and streamline financial operations.
TrackIt Open Office Hours
May 14 at 2 PM ET
Join an open session with experts to get your questions answered and learn best practices for maximizing TrackIt.
Dispatch Open Office Hours
May 21 at 2 PM ET
Connect with dispatch experts to explore strategies for improving daily operations and efficiency.
COMMANDbatch Open Office Hours
May 19 at 2 PM ET
Gain insights and best practices directly from product experts in this interactive COMMANDbatch session.
Events
Elevate + TRAININGdays
Save the date for Elevate + TRAININGdays, taking place November 16–19 in San Diego, California. Registration opens in June—stay tuned for more details on this premier industry event.
Elevate Best of the Year Awards
Nominations open in early May for the Elevate Best of the Year Awards, recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to drive innovation, operational excellence, and industry advancement.
April Event Wrap-Up
We were proud to participate in a wide range of association and industry events throughout April, including:
MRMCA Maryland Driver Competition
LCA Driver Competition
NSSGA Young Leaders Meeting
FPCA Blockstrong Invitational
TXST CIM Scholarship Gala
Louisiana Concrete Association Crawfish Boil
MMC Materials Annual Mixer Truck Rodeo
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