Interactive Discussion: Selecting Regional vs. National Suppliers Strategically to Mitigate Lead Time Risk

11:30 am - Thursday 23rd July 2026

  • Evaluating regional and national suppliers beyond price, including responsiveness, familiarity with requirements and performance under compressed schedules
  • Conducting early vendor vetting focused on capacity, backlog and delivery reliability for Texas-scale projects
  • Balancing regional suppliers for specialized scopes with national providers: how we balanced regional expertise with national data center experience