Supply Chain
Supply Chain Updates for Multifamily
December 2025
Updated December 17, 2025
The Supply Chain Playbook for 2026
The past few years have delivered numerous opportunities for businesses in the multifamily industry to learn, adapt, and respond. Pricing volatility, supply disruptions, trade policy changes, and natural disasters have all tested the strength and resilience of supply chains. Through it all, our focus has remained the same: delivering reliable service and consistent value for our customers. As conditions continue to change rapidly, understanding the landscape allows us to plan effectively and move forward together.
We prepare for challenges and respond to change by:
- Maintaining continuity of supply and dependable delivery
- Closely monitoring high-impact products to ensure availability
- Proactively identifying potential bottlenecks before they affect customers
- Securing alternate sources and transportation routes to reduce disruption
Diversifying Sources
Supply Chain volatility over the past few years has reinforced the importance of avoiding reliance on a single sourcing region. We continue to expand and diversify our global network while investing in local and regional hubs that bring production closer to the markets we serve. And, to support long-term reliability, we:
- Review sourcing risk to avoid overexposure in any one country
- Partner with manufacturers across multiple regions
- Secure alternative sources and routes to mitigate potential disruptions
Leveraging Technology
Advanced analytics—including AI-enabled tools—play a critical role in maintaining visibility and responsiveness across the supply chain. These technologies allow us to anticipate change, respond more quickly, and make better-informed decisions. This approach enables:
- Improved demand forecasting and risk identification
- Earlier awareness of potential supply challenges
- Greater efficiency through faster processes and clearer reporting
Understanding the True Cost
Purchase price alone does not reflect the full cost of delivering products reliably. Factors such as warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment all play a role. By carefully managing these elements, we can help control costs while maintaining the service levels our customers expect. Steps to accomplish this include:
- Evaluating total cost, including storage and handling, not just unit price
- Encouraging order sizes and purchasing cycles that support efficiency
- Establishing order minimums and pricing aligned with the true cost
Investing in Difference Makers
While analytics tools and technology are essential, smart and experienced people remain at the heart of a strong, flexible, and reliable supply chain. Chadwell Supply continues to invest in knowledgeable inventory, logistics, and operations professionals who actively monitor conditions and take action to reduce the impact of inventory and pricing volatility for our customers.
As we move into 2026, we remain committed to proactive planning, clear communication, and dependable execution. The year ahead will bring new challenges and opportunities, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers with diligence, consistency, and transparency.
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