Why Sourcing from Multiple Suppliers Can Cost You Time and Money

On paper, splitting your orders between different suppliers looks like a good idea. You might think it means faster lead times or lower prices. But in practice, working with multiple suppliers almost always leads to extra costs, slower turnaround, and more pressure on your team.

Admin That Eats into Your Time

Every new supplier adds a layer of complexity. Multiple orders mean more phone calls, more paperwork, and more chasing updates. When you’re balancing tenders, project deadlines, and compliance checks, the last thing you need is hours of unnecessary admin slowing you down.

When One Hold-Up Affects the Whole Job

In construction, everything is connected. If a supplier is late with even a small item - like fastenings, wire mesh, or fixings - it can hold up the trades that need it to start work. That means people waiting on site, equipment standing idle, and deadlines creeping closer. What looks like a minor delay on paper can become a costly setback in reality.

Quality and Compliance Risks

Not all suppliers work to the same standards. Relying on multiple sources increases the chance of inconsistent quality, incorrect grades, or missing certifications. If a product arrives that isn’t up to spec, it can cause rework, failed inspections, or even compliance fines. That’s more time and money lost.

Transport: The Hidden Giant

Transport is often the biggest hidden cost - especially with heavy timbers, bog mats, and bulk construction materials. Every separate delivery adds extra haulage charges, unloading, and site disruption. Multiple small deliveries also mean more vehicle movements, more packaging, and more labour to manage it all.

When you consolidate with one supplier, you cut transport costs dramatically. A single, well-timed delivery is not only more cost-effective - it’s safer, easier, and keeps your project running smoothly.

A Smarter Way Forward

At Ryder Services, we take the hassle out of procurement. We stock a huge range of timber, bog mats, rail components, and construction materials, and if we don’t have what you need, we can source it for you. That means you don’t have to spend your time searching around - we do the leg work.

By consolidating your orders through Ryder Services, you save on admin, reduce transport costs, and keep your project moving. In short: we save you time and money.