The Cost of Stock-Outs on Construction Sites
A single stock-out event can halt an entire work front. With daily site labour costs averaging SAR 85,000 for mid-size projects, even a 24-hour material delay translates to substantial unrecoverable cost.
Qimta's Real-Time Inventory Architecture
Qimta maintains live inventory data from over 340 approved suppliers across Saudi Arabia. Stock levels are updated via webhook every 15 minutes. When a material's available quantity drops below the project's buffer threshold, the platform automatically triggers a replenishment purchase order.
Buffer Stock Calculation
The buffer threshold is calculated using the Wilson formula, adjusted for regional lead time variability. Procurement managers can override the calculated buffer for critical materials flagged as high-risk.
Substitution Engine
When a preferred SKU is out of stock, Qimta's substitution engine suggests technically equivalent alternatives based on specification matching, price proximity (within ±5%), and supplier compliance score.