# How to spot products that won't arrive in time for a construction stage

Source: https://archiboard.design/help/how-to/delivery-risk

One late delivery can stop the whole site: no tiles means no finishing, no sanitaryware means the bathroom can't be completed. ArchiBoard compares the delivery date of every item with the date of its stage and shows in advance what won't make it.

1. **Link items to stages.** Items are linked to construction stages automatically by category. Check the link in «Phases & schedule» or drag the item to the right stage.
2. **Find the risks in the estimate.** In «Estimates», the item gets a note: «Schedule risk. Delivery lands N day(s) past the “Finishing” stage.».
3. **Check tasks on the home page.** In «My tasks», such tasks are marked «Affects project schedule». Hover to see how many days the delivery is late for the stage.
4. **Decide what to do.** Agree an earlier date with the supplier, pick an alternative with faster delivery or move the stage. Dependent stages move automatically.

- If the planned delivery date has passed and the product hasn't arrived, ArchiBoard creates a task to agree a new date.
- The client also sees in the portal that a delivery runs past its stage, if you show them the dates.