Supply Chain World - Volume 7, Issue 3 - 86

manufacturing gcp applied technologies inc.
www.gcpat.com / 2018 revenues: $1 billion / Headquarters: Cambridge, Mass. / Employees: 2,100 / Specialty: Specialty construction chemicals, construction technology
and building materials / Albert Schyman, director of global logistics procurement: "It's our customers that keep us in business, or we don't have a business."

Best in Class
GCP is focused on changing the game with its Verifi technology
and global logistics initiatives. By Alan Dorich
For GCP Applied Technologies Inc., it is essential for associates to stay
focused on providing strong
client service. "It's our
customers that keep us in
ALBERT
business, or we don't have a
SCHYMAN
director of
business," Director of Globglobal logistics
al Logistics Procurement
procurement
Albert Schyman declares.
The Cambridge, Mass.-based
company previously operated as
part of W. R. Grace. Over the years,
through R&D, new product development and acquisitions, it developed
leading positions in several products for the building envelope, such
as waterproofing and fireproofing
products, and weather barriers,
which it continues to sell today.
In 2016, GCP, a division with a 50year history in specialty construction, separated from W. R. Grace.
It partners with the world's most
successful architects, producers,
builders and contractors to provide
innovative solutions for their construction projects.
Today, Schyman says, GCP's
world-class products, applied
knowledge and service excellence
create value for its customers.
"We're definitely considered a
leader in the construction technology industry," he says. "We're best
in class."

Built to Last
GCP's latest innovations include
its Verifi in-transit concrete
86

Supply Chain World VOLUME 7, ISSUE 3

management system, which uses
sensors installed on ready-mix
trucks to monitor concrete properties while in transit. In addition
to the sensors, the system includes
fluid management equipment for
making precise water and chemical
admixture additions.
According to GCP Verifi Operations Manager James Klauke,
in-transit concrete management
is a new category in the specialty
construction industry.
"The system is transforming
the way concrete is delivered,"
he describes. "In addition to
achieving its goal of ensuring
consistent, quality concrete,
Verifi is recognized for its impact
on safety and sustainability."

GCP Applied Technologies'
world-class products, applied
knowledge and service excellence
create value for its customers.

The product line, he notes, is expanding rapidly with thousands of
units installed on ready-mix trucks
in North America, and has extended its footprint internationally.
All of the sensors as well as the
fluid management system are
connected to a truck mounted
advanced telematics unit.
"Sourcing, testing and deploying
these components has presented
an interesting set of supply chain
and logistics challenges due to the
harsh elements in play on a readymix truck," Klauke says.
"The Verifi components are built
to endure all the typical elements
of an outdoor installation including rain, snow, wind, UV radiation
and humidity. In addition, they

Supply Chain World - Volume 7, Issue 3

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Supply Chain World - Volume 7, Issue 3