Author: Command Alkon
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Clark Asphalt Changes the Game in Plant Efficiency with Tech Implementations
Productivity has been stuck for years in the construction industry, and a few of the main culprits include inefficient workflows, out-of-date methods, and manual processes that tie up time and hamper efficiencies. Many tasks could be easily automated and further optimized; yet, inefficiencies run rampant because most businesses aren’t aware of the technologies that are…
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Hallett Materials Speeds Up Cash Flow and Improves Customer Experience with Apex
Out-of-date methods tie up time, efforts, and budgets. Manual processes rely on human resources with human needs, making the process susceptible to operational bottlenecks. Automating processes decreases operational costs while increasing safety and product quality. Many tasks could be easily automated and further optimized. Yet, many operations are stuck in inefficiency because they aren’t aware…
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Boost Business Performance Through Technology System Integration
At first glance, all the different technologies used in your operation may seem unrelated to one another — after all, the software your order takers use is different from what your production team has, your accounting department has, and so on. But all the technology in your company serves the same purpose: to help you…
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Command Alkon Expands Leadership Team with Addition of New CRO to Fuel Next Stage of Growth
Jeff Newlin Tapped to Spearhead Sales and Marketing Functions Globally Birmingham, AL – August 17, 2021 – Command Alkon, the global leader in comprehensive supply chain technology solutions for heavy building materials suppliers, haulers, and buyers, is proud to announce the addition of Jeff Newlin to the Senior Leadership Team as Chief Revenue Officer. In…
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With the Power of TrackIt, Lack of Visibility is No Concern for Chandler Concrete Co. Inc.
Construction businesses are being tasked to provide similar experiences that consumers receive when ordering from large eCommerce platforms. Today’s truck tracking and telematics systems show owners and operators all kind of information at the palm of their hand. With just a click of a button, they can understand the geographical location, engine diagnostics, and provide…
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Centralized Order Taking and Dispatching Makes Day-to-Day Operations More Efficient
Concrete producers face challenges each day they show up for work. It’s not always an easy feat to figure out the best way to utilize resources to reduce nonproductive truck time, improve on-time deliveries, reduce delivery costs, and ensure timely invoicing. Then there’s the dispatcher – the dispatch office is the heart of every ready…
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Libra and Command Alkon Deliver Silo Safety that Prevents Accidents and Saves on Losses and Downtime
Solution Prevents Equipment Damage, Personal Injury, Litigation, and Lost Production Birmingham, AL – February 4, 2021 – Command Alkon, the provider of the leading supplier collaboration platform for construction’s heavy work, and Libra Systems, a subsidiary of Command Alkon that specializes in Asphalt and Aggregate automation and technology solutions, are pleased to offer the Silo Safety System…
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Ultracem Transforms Their Order-to-Cash Process with COMMANDseries
Before implementing a formalized dispatch ticketing system, Ultracem was scheduling their orders with the help of Excel sheets. They quickly learned that they needed to implement a system that would streamline their operation and meet the requirements of their customers. They adopted COMMANDseries and were able to integrate their business and commercial systems, as well as…
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Command Alkon Announces New “Delivery Cycle Monitoring” Feature for TrackIt Telematics and Workforce Management System
New Feature to provide Full Autostatusing, Capture Water Additions to Loads, Reduce Idle Time, and Increase Productivity in the Delivery Cycle Birmingham, AL – December 3, 2020 – Command Alkon, the leading supplier collaboration platform for construction’s heavy work, announces new system features and hardware for our TrackIt product offering. The Delivery Cycle Monitoring (DCM) functionality enables…
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Command Alkon and Libra Systems, Inc. Team Up to Boost Efficiency for Heavy Construction Materials Suppliers
Definitive Acquisition Enhances Plant Automation, Point-of-Sale, Enterprise Integration, Dispatch, and GPS Asset Management Systems and Services for Customers Birmingham, AL – November 20, 2020 – Command Alkon, the provider of the leading supplier collaboration platform for construction’s heavy work, and Libra Systems, Inc., a leader provider of automation and technology solutions for construction materials suppliers, join forces…