I've been doing this for many years, I went to each supplier personally for personal contact, agreed on all the conditions personally, of course, brought presents so as not to be forgotten. And ordered in advance with a margin of time, and of course checked all the terms, called myself.

Weather forecasting can be difficult but a little common sense and good communication with suppliers is essential. If you are building in a location that weather can be an issue then you must open up your schedule and allow for potential weather delays in the shipping process. It’s not rocket science, that’s why they call it construction.

To negotiate flexible delivery schedules with suppliers due to weather delays, start by acknowledging the situation and showing empathy. Clearly communicate your revised delivery needs, specifying achievable new deadlines or flexible windows. Propose solutions like staggered or partial deliveries to make the situation manageable. Explain the impact on your project timelines and stress the importance of adjusting the schedule. Be open to alternative solutions and discuss financial adjustments if needed. Finally, document the new agreement in writing to avoid misunderstandings and ensure alignment.

Weather related setbacks are a common problem especially in cold countries like Kazakhstan. We faced a lot of problems due to this. Precautions to be taken during the ordering stages. Keep always extra time mergin considering weather issues like snow fall and road blockage. Think of some back-up plan from local sources if possible. Consider weather conditions during the making of the master schedule and communicate all stakeholders the risk factor due to weather conditions. Always keep track of weather conditions and diversify the plan accordingly.

Have an open dialogue understand the issues supplier is having and collectively try to resolve them. Be a partner rather than a customer in such scenarios.

Planning for material availability at work front plays viral role for smooth mobilization of work. Procuring stacking and maintaining as per climate changes Eg: dec Jan planned material has to procured and maintained to accomplish work in very cold situation This also holds good for rainy season otherwise work goes smoothly

Things I found helpful are 1. Have a monthly requirement and material delivery schedule 2. Have an open and transparent discussion with suppliers with material delivery schedule 3. Understand the challenges of suppliers and if they are genuine try to accommodate them with solutions 4. Negotiate for larger or overall quantity requirement to get best quote and make the suppliers agree for phase wise delivery.

Effective communication and acknowledgment of the current circumstances are crucial for me. Given that some factors are outside our control, it's vital to account for potential setbacks. We can look into alternatives such as staggered deliveries, revised timelines, or various shipping methods to demonstrate our adaptability. Furthermore, I'm available to help accommodate the new schedules, whether that involves sharing logistics resources or temporarily covering specific expenses.

Diante dos contratempos relacionados ao clima, compreendemos que a situação pode impactar os prazos de entrega. Propor uma negociação para ajustar os horários de entrega, visando minimizar atrasos e garantir que as operações sejam realizadas de forma eficiente. Discutir a possibilidade de entregas em horários alternativos ou em dias mais favoráveis às condições climáticas, mantendo o compromisso com a qualidade e a pontualidade. Encontrar soluções conjuntas que atendam ambas as partes da melhor maneira possível.