Arbo is a digital platform that streamlines timber procurement for carpenters and construction companies by automating the process of gathering quotes and coordinating deliveries from a network of over 200 suppliers. By enabling users to upload project specifications and receive competitive offers within 72 hours, Arbo reduces procurement time and costs by up to 30%, ensuring transparency and reliability in timber sourcing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Carpenters and construction companies face a time-consuming and opaque process when procuring timber, often involving numerous individual quote requests and complex delivery coordination. This manual approach leads to inefficiencies, potential delays, and a lack of price transparency.
Solution
Arbo is a digital timber procurement platform that streamlines the sourcing process for construction professionals. By uploading project specifications, users can access competitive quotes from a network of over 200 suppliers within 72 hours. Arbo automates quote gathering and delivery logistics, reducing procurement time and costs while ensuring price transparency. The platform simplifies timber sourcing by handling supplier communication and offering a single point of contact for multiple vendors.
Target Audience
Arbo primarily targets carpenters, construction companies, and related businesses seeking to optimize their timber procurement process.
Features
- Project specification upload for automated quote requests
- Network of over 200 timber suppliers and service providers
- Quote turnaround within 72 hours
- Anonymized quote requests to suppliers
- Management of timber delivery logistics
- Optional services include creation of timber lists and mass calculations