Ken Pinto

Ken Pinto

Owner, Kenzai USA

Pinto is founder of Kenzai USA – which applies TQM practice to global construction supply strategies. He brings a lifelong passion for building, design, engineering, and people to sourcing solutions.

Margin Pressure Gauge: Ken Pinto’s Q3 LBM Commodities Report

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Margin Pressure Gauge: Ken Pinto’s Q3 LBM Commodities Report

Moving from lump-sum contracts to unit pricing to find ways to reduce costs in the supply chain can be a win for homebuilders worried about high construction expenses.

Chain Of Command: Ken Pinto's Q2 LBM Commodities Analysis

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Chain Of Command: Ken Pinto's Q2 LBM Commodities Analysis

‘Where there’s mystery, there’s money,' according to TBD contributor Ken Pinto. Here’s why paying attention to commodity pricing pays off for homebuilding companies.

Together with

Boise Cascade

Q1 Commodity Report Hints At Higher Prices On The Horizon

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Q1 Commodity Report Hints At Higher Prices On The Horizon

A look at March 2024 commodity tracking data provides homebuilders with insights to guide their predictive analysis processes. Here are the pressure points.

A.I.-Fueled Supply Chain Control Can Drive Building Affordably

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A.I.-Fueled Supply Chain Control Can Drive Building Affordably

When the procure-to-pay (P2P) process is digitized, A.I. can quickly analyze the resulting data, find anomalies, and develop process improvement team mandates to tackle and drive potential improvements. The efficiency factor is known.

Will Red Sea Disruptions Show Up In Builders' Build-Cycles Again?

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Will Red Sea Disruptions Show Up In Builders' Build-Cycles Again?

Securing the right materials in the right place at the right time is crucial to accessing the right labor in the right place at the right time. Supply disruptions affect builders’ ability to use labor efficiently, leading to more challenges in getting homes built on time.

Margin Pressure Gauge: Ken Pinto’s Q3 LBM Commodities Report

Products

Margin Pressure Gauge: Ken Pinto’s Q3 LBM Commodities Report

Moving from lump-sum contracts to unit pricing to find ways to reduce costs in the supply chain can be a win for homebuilders worried about high construction expenses.

Chain Of Command: Ken Pinto's Q2 LBM Commodities Analysis

Products

Chain Of Command: Ken Pinto's Q2 LBM Commodities Analysis

‘Where there’s mystery, there’s money,' according to TBD contributor Ken Pinto. Here’s why paying attention to commodity pricing pays off for homebuilding companies.

Together with

Boise Cascade

Q1 Commodity Report Hints At Higher Prices On The Horizon

Products

Q1 Commodity Report Hints At Higher Prices On The Horizon

A look at March 2024 commodity tracking data provides homebuilders with insights to guide their predictive analysis processes. Here are the pressure points.

A.I.-Fueled Supply Chain Control Can Drive Building Affordably

Products

A.I.-Fueled Supply Chain Control Can Drive Building Affordably

When the procure-to-pay (P2P) process is digitized, A.I. can quickly analyze the resulting data, find anomalies, and develop process improvement team mandates to tackle and drive potential improvements. The efficiency factor is known.

Will Red Sea Disruptions Show Up In Builders' Build-Cycles Again?

Products

Will Red Sea Disruptions Show Up In Builders' Build-Cycles Again?

Securing the right materials in the right place at the right time is crucial to accessing the right labor in the right place at the right time. Supply disruptions affect builders’ ability to use labor efficiently, leading to more challenges in getting homes built on time.