Quick sourcing aplicado no paisagismo de obras da construção civil

Abstract

This paper presents a action research applying the Quick Sourcing methodology (optimised purchasing strategy) to the management of landscaping purchases at a large construction company in Brazil. The research aims to improve the procurement process, aiming for agility, cost reduction and standardisation in the contracting of services and materials for housing projects. Using a documentary survey and market analysis, the study was conducted between January 2023 and August 2024, covering aspects such as negotiation, electronic auctions and the creation of regional contracts. The main results include an average saving of 8% in the state of Bahia (which was the first state to be applied due to its high demand) and the centralisation of contracting, which reduced operating costs and optimised the supplier approval process. The implementation of Quick Sourcing has made it possible to eliminate redundant items in the purchasing catalogue, reducing the number of SKUs from 771 to 435, with efficient data sanitation. The methodology also brought greater compliance with labour laws and improved the quality of negotiations through tools such as the Japanese auction. The average savings achieved in the state of Bahia represent the first stage of the project. As the study is still in progress, the figures may improve as the stages in the other regions are finalised. Savings are expected to approach the initial target of 10 per cent as the Quick Sourcing process is expanded and perfected in other locations. In addition, the project has demonstrated advances in supply management, with significant operational benefits for the construction company and its suppliers.