Material management services

Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services has developed a unique new model for the procurement of commercial flooring on a national basis. We offer you the ability to buy your flooring products directly from the manufacturer while accessing the most efficient and effective material management system in the industry.

We will perform the detailed services required to obtain and coordinate products for your facilities nationwide. These services, which include material quantity estimating, shipping, delivery coordination, and invoice management, ensure that all materials are delivered to the jobsite to meet your construction schedule.

Basic Services :

The following is a list and explanation of the processes included in our Material Management Services. These services will be performed through our Service Centers using a centralized approach.

Step 1:

Material Quantity Estimates
The first step is to determine the actual quantity of each flooring product for your project. Using advanced technology, our expert Inside Edge estimators will provide a quantity estimate for each product that includes a waste factor and any required or requested overage.

An accurate material estimate is critical to the flooring process. Many manufacturers and flooring contractors overestimate the quantity of materials needed to complete a project in order to avoid a shortage during the installation process. Since all materials are sent directly to your jobsite, you may not be aware that you are paying for additional materials above and beyond the job requirements. Inside Edge will calculate a minimal amount of extra materials that should be sent to each location.

It is equally important to make sure that an adequate amount of materials are provided to avoid a shortage. A shortage of materials can delay moving into a new facility or opening a new store. Like Goldilocks, you don't want too much or too little. The quantity has to be just right.

If we are responsible for a mistake on your quantity estimate, it will be our responsibility to get additional materials to the jobsite to meet your construction schedules. If this should occur, you will not pay our management fees on the extra materials needed for that project. You will only be responsible for the actual cost of the materials required to complete your project.

Step 2:

Material Summary
Once Inside Edge has completed the material quantity estimate, we will provide you with a material summary which details the quantity and unit price of each material to be ordered, manufacturer information, and the total cost for all materials. Although you will be purchasing the flooring products directly from the manufacturer, Inside Edge will manage this step for you as part of our service offering. Because every product is under our control, we can ensure that your flooring materials arrive at your facilities in a timely manner.

Step 3:

Material Ordering
The next step in the procurement process is ordering the materials. Our basic service package requires you to order all the flooring directly from the manufacturer. (You may choose to have Inside Edge purchase some or all of your materials for an additional management fee, as outlined in the Purchasing Services fact sheet.) We will manage this process by consolidating all of your purchase orders for each project and working with suppliers to make sure all products are ordered and shipped to the jobsite in a timely manner to meet your construction schedules. To ensure that suppliers forecast and maintain adequate inventory levels for your upcoming projects, we will provide them with a list of projects, locations, contact information, required ship dates and completion dates for each project. Your purchase orders will become a contractual relationship between you and the manufacturer. With Material Management Services, Inside Edge will not assume the cost, risk or liability associated with the actual purchase of any of the materials.

Step 4:

Material Coordination
Inside Edge will custom-design a material coordination plan for your specific needs with the goal of minimizing the number of material shipments to each project location. We will use suppliers that can provide multiple products; we will utilize centralized warehouse locations to consolidate products; and we may ship miscellaneous products to your larger suppliers for delivery consolidation. We will ensure that all materials are delivered to meet your schedules and in good condition.

Step 5:

Material Shipping & Delivery
Inside Edge will handle all material shipping and delivery functions as part of our basic services. We will utilize our dedicated team of independent trucking brokers who are experienced in shipping and delivering various flooring products from different points of origin to customers with multiple facilities across the country. Inside Edge will coordinate the delivery of all flooring materials with the General Contractor or your representative to ensure the products are delivered to the site or designated facility at the appropriate time.

Step 6:

Invoice Management
Once the products have been shipped to your jobsite, the manufacturers will send invoices for your materials to Inside Edge. We will manage this process by receiving and approving all invoices for each project and providing them to you with a consolidated summary and separate fee statement. Once you receive the invoices, you will be responsible for paying each manufacturer directly within the terms agreed upon by both parties. We will present all invoices to you in a timely manner so that payment can be made within the required time frame. If you choose to utilize our Purchasing Services for any products, we will pay those material suppliers you specify, then bill these costs plus our separate Purchasing fees.

Why This Works
Inside Edge Material Management Services are performed by seasoned veterans of the flooring industry. By eliminating waste and ensuring effective coordination of materials to your jobsite, we can help lower your procurement and delivery costs. Our business model allows you to purchase materials directly from the manufacturer while receiving the highest level of material management services. Because our cost, risk and liability in actually purchasing the products are eliminated, we are able to provide our services at a much lower cost than traditional dealers and distributors.

Service Type:
Management fee