Metal Industry

Our views on the Metal Industry

The basis metal industry will have a difficult time in the coming years due to geopolitical shifts that have pushed up energy costs and inflation and requires significant decarbonization. A link in the chain further down the road, that of the metal products will be less affected because of lower energy costs. Due to these long-term trends, digitization is necessary to lower costs in various areas.  We see companies starting initiatives aimed at the digital factory, combining data from smart machines and digitally supporting the execution.

Supply Chain Integration

We see great potential for improvement in shortening lead times in supply chains. In Metal Industry, the supply chain integration is still in its digital infancy in many areas. Shortening the lead time requires dynamic exchange of data between the various links in the chain. 

Operator Support

Due to the scarcity of well-qualified personnel, increasing productivity is essential. Digitization of the shopfloor can ensure that operators spend less time on non-value-adding tasks. It is important that a shop floor solution supports complex assembly. It also preferably facilitates a zero defects strategy and the transition to a Lean organization.

Responsive Planning

Due to the scarcity of well-qualified personnel, increasing productivity is essential. Digitization of the shop floor can ensure that operators spend less time on non-value-adding tasks. It is important that a shop floor solution supports complex assembly. It also preferably facilitates a zero defects strategy and the transition to a Lean organization.