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Building Over Beverages is Back in Action on Command Alkon's "Radio on Command"

The Podcast Returns with New Episodes That Deliver Enlightening Interactions for Heavy Building Materials Professionals

Building Over Beverages is Back in Action on Command Alkon's "Radio on Command"

Birmingham, AL - May 22, 2018 - Command Alkon, the global leader in integrated supply chain technology solutions for the heavy building materials (HBM) industry, announces the return of its "Radio on Command" podcast channel show, "Building Over Beverages." The latest episode, Influencing Change through Accelerated Innovation, releases today and features Steve Cox, Vice President of Business Development at Command Alkon. Steve shares his insight on the power of digital transformation in heavy building materials - the benefits of paperless processes and electronic ticketing; more visibility that improves collaboration with trading partners; and greater efficiencies in the procurement cycle are all key pieces in this conversation.
"We are excited to announce the succession of 'Building Over Beverages,'" said Ed Rusch, VP of Marketing at Command Alkon. "Podcasting is a powerful, simple way to open the floodgates for engaging content that educates and inspires. This show sheds light on many topics across our industry. If you haven't had the opportunity to tune in to 'Radio on Command,' I encourage all mastery-seekers in the heavy building materials space to subscribe and learn what this show is all about."
Access "Radio on Command" with your preferred device:
iPhone/iPad
Open "Podcasts" App (pre-installed) > Search "Command Alkon," or "Radio on Command."
Android
Download a Podcast App from Google Play > Search "Command Alkon" or "Radio on Command."
Desktop/Laptop
Go directly to our Podcast Page: https://cmdalkon.podbean.com/

New podcasts are released often, so be sure to hit the subscribe button. Don't forget to also subscribe to our resource hub, Mastery by Command Alkon, which is a content-rich pOréal that contains a plethora of fundamental insights for the heavy building material community.


ABOUT COMMAND ALKON

At Command Alkon, we believe in building an amazing world with solutions that deliver automation, visibility, collaboration and simplification to the Heavy Building Materials industry. Our integrated, digital supply chain solutions create an ecosystem for producers, suppliers and haulers of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, asphalt, cement, and manufactured concrete, where operational transparency and efficiency drive profits. For over 40 years, our people, software and automation have kept clients moving to build the things that matter. Command Alkon is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and has offices in locations around the globe. For more information, visit commandalkon.com.

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