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Concrete B-to-B e-commerce solutions
Time is of the essence in the cement business. Accordingly,
CEMEX launched an Internet-based program to link contractors,
distributors, and suppliers to CEMEX. With a click of the
mouse, contractors can track the location of their ready-mix
concrete shipments. The systems tell distributors when they
can expect to receive specific shipments, thus improving invento-
ry management and logistics. CEMEX also has real-time access
to information regarding contractors’ payment records and the
timeliness of deliveries. In this manner, the company uses the
Internet to build solid partnerships along the supply chain, to
develop a better understanding of consumer behavior, and, ulti-
mately, to enhance its business.
CEMEX’s
results-driven system
To succeed, a company needs more than high-end technology, product quality, and efficient pro-
duction systems. Success requires a management style that can design, direct, and execute an effec-
tive business strategy. CEMEX has that management style – the right mix of experience, desire, and
energy. High-potential executives are placed where they can immediately make a positive impact.
For example, one of CEMEX’s most important methods of hands-on training takes place within the
interdepartmental, multicultural post-merger integration (PMI) teams. The PMI teams constantly
improve and disseminate CEMEX’s knowledge capital throughout the company.
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