In recent years, the metals industry has been characterized by consolidation, globalization, and relentless cost pressure, and the dramatic changes continue. Smaller companies are being acquired by larger conglomerates, resulting in the closing of inefficient facilities and optimizing the utilization of other assets.
The growth in demand for metals products also continues to shift toward developing economies. In addition, the metals supply chain has become more complex due to the constant change in the demand and supply patterns of this global economy. Top metal producers strive to gain a competitive advantage by creating a supply chain that can quickly respond to the market demand variation while minimizing costs.
i2 solutions are designed to enable primary metals companies to become low-cost, high-margin producers. These solutions are specific to the needs of steel and aluminum producers, and have been developed and proven by working with many of the world’s largest metals companies. i2 supply chain solutions are being used in the production environments of the top 10 steel companies in the world.
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