EP #136: Concrete Profit — 7 Ways Ready-Mix Producers Can Stop Losing Money

What if the problem isn’t your concrete, but how you run your business?
 
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth Tandett talks with Tamson Omps, Director of Operations at Thomas Concrete, about how ready-mix producers can finally take control of their margins. Tamson lays out the seven areas that make or break profitability in the ready-mix business—from equipment maintenance and driver retention to scheduling and waste management.
 
Whether you manage a single plant or oversee a regional operation, this episode gives you a practical, no-nonsense look at what’s actually driving your profits (and losses) today.

What You’ll Learn
• Why does Tamson say “we don’t sell concrete—we sell truck space”?
• What simple maintenance strategy can save thousands in downtime?
• How can ready-mix companies cut driver turnover by focusing on the right incentives?
• What’s the real cost of a truck sitting on the jobsite?
• How does batching setup and admixture sequencing impact load times and profit?
• What can schedulers do to eliminate wasted hours in the yard?
• How can waste and return concrete be turned into an extra revenue stream?

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: The Profitability Puzzle in Ready-Mix
01:19 – Shifting Perspective: Concrete as a Service, Not a Product
03:25 – Low Hanging Fruit: Equipment Maintenance
04:36 – People Matter: Keeping Delivery Pros on the Team
08:20 – Truck Turnaround: The Real KPI That Matters
11:02 – Load Times and Plant Flow: Admixtures, Sequencing, and Efficiency
18:16 – Scheduling for Success: Managing Peak Demand
22:54 – Waste Management: Turning Returns into Revenue

Guest Info
Tamson Omps
Director of Operations, Thomas Concrete
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamson-omps-mba/
Company: Thomas Concrete – https://www.thomasconcrete.com

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Producers: Jodi Tandett and Concrete Logic Media
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Connectivity

Host: Seth Tandett – Concrete Visionary & Business Development Manager at Baker Construction
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