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The strategy is paying off in faster procurement cycles, leaner inventories, and multimillion-dollar savings—positioning the firm to better navigate cost pressures and complex builds across the Philippines.
The company said its approach—spanning real-time fleet visibility, QR-enabled fuel management, and precision engineering tools—has transformed how materials, equipment, and data move across job sites, with these efforts forming part of its broader strategy and, as noted in a company release, earning a Gold Stevie® Award at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.
Why it matters
Construction firms are under pressure to deliver faster and greener. Aboitiz Construction’s model shows how supply chains—often treated as back-end functions—can drive both margins and sustainability.
Its Transportation and Asset Management System uses GPS tracking to monitor fleet performance in real time, while FuelFlow integrates with enterprise systems to streamline approvals and reduce idle fuel burn. The company also rolled out Trimble machine control technology to improve build precision and a Warehouse Management System to accelerate materials handling.
By the numbers
Procurement turnaround times improved by 30 percent, while inventory days were cut in half—from 90 to 45. Equipment optimization across more than 300 units generated over $2 million in maintenance savings. Fuel idling emissions dropped by 10.32 percent.
Beyond efficiency gains, Aboitiz Construction is reshaping its ecosystem. It now sources 98 percent of vendors locally and has increased women’s participation in its workforce by 53 percent, tying operational strategy to broader social outcomes.
Eric King, vice president for supply chain management, said the recognition reflects how deeply sustainability is embedded in operations.
"We are honored to receive this award for sustainable supply chains. At Aboitiz Construction, sustainability is not a separate initiative; it is embedded in how we partner, procure, and deliver across our projects. This recognition belongs to our people and partners who make sustainability part of everyday work, and we share this honor with everyone striving for a more resilient and sustainable future across our region," King said.
The bottom line
By digitizing and localizing its supply chain, Aboitiz Construction is not just cutting costs—it’s building a more resilient, scalable business model in a sector ripe for disruption. —Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
