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Using an Innovative Mindset to Overcome Supply Chain Issues and Labor Shortages

Nate Grachan | Vice President, Construction Services | Wells – Great Lakes nate.grachan@wellsconcrete.com | 414.290.9266

An uncertain economy, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are three of the most pressing challenges manufacturing and construction businesses are currently facing. Wells is involved in the entire building process –from preconstruction and design to manufacturing prefabricated products to field operations with erection and installation to finishing services of sealants and restoration. This requires a variety of specialty skilled employees, expounding on the labor shortage challenges. Thanks to the collaborative nature of regional economic partnerships and national construction organizations, our Wells team can engage with industry

partners exchanging ideas, and disovering enlightening, innovative approaches to overcoming economic uncertainty.

To address some of the supply chain obstacles, Wells continuously looks to leverage our geographic relationships to improve buying power while managing inventory levels. Additionally, we utilize our engineering resources to identify alternate or new material options while creating innovative solutions to support the construction industry.

Technology plays a major role as we look for new ways to automate processes. The more we can automate, like using robotic welders, the more flexibility we have in

redirecting our labor force. The biggest labor challenges in our industry right now are finding qualified drafting, engineering and skilled laborers. To support this, we are taking a proactive approach; when a qualified individual walks through our doors, we make every effort to take advantage of their talents and find them a home at Wells.

We are hopeful as the MMAC’s Region of Choice Initiative grows; it will attract talent from diverse communities, continuing to help us live our mission of providing transformative support to our partners and inspiring pride within our communities.

Inspiring change in every new project.

From discussing your vision to celebrating the grand opening, Wells is committed to surpassing expectations. As one of the nation’s leading prefabricated building solutions, Wells collaborates with architects, engineers, developers and owners, offering transformative construction solutions and creating structures that help communities thrive.