6 Tips to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges

Supply chain challenges continue to plague the construction equipment industry, and unfortunately for contractors and other equipment-intensive businesses, there is little relief in sight. A mid-year survey of construction equipment manufacturers and component suppliers conducted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers revealed that while delays due to international shipping and transportation issues have lessened, ongoing component and materials shortages continue to put strains on supply. “All of our members are experiencing issues, but things are somewhat better,” says Benjamin Duyck, director of market intelligence at AEM. “Fifty-one percent of OEMs surveyed and 55% of component manufacturers felt that while they were still experiencing issues,