Mineral hubs can do more than overcome trade flow disruptions and the growing supply gap of critical minerals—they represent important economic opportunity.
Navigate Geopolitical and Workforce Disruptions
Geopolitical instability and talent shortages are disrupting how and where industrial materials companies operate. Executives must rethink regional strategy, execution models, and where critical capabilities reside.
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Eight important trends will reshape the industry over the next ten years. Players must adapt to these developments or risk losing their competitive edge.
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June 5, 2024
Process companies need more talent even as the supply is falling. In addition to rethinking their talent strategies, leaders must revisit their operating models to grow.
Reimagine Your Supply Chain
Volatile demand and evolving markets are putting new pressure on industrial materials supply chains. Executives must recalibrate operations, sourcing models, and investment priorities to stay competitive and resilient.
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November 20, 2024
With the aluminum industry facing a substantial demand-supply deficit by 2030, deploying cost-reduction and capital-efficiency levers now can help players ensure their future success.
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March 12, 2024
With a significant shortage of carbon steel scrap projected for 2030, public and private stakeholders must begin planning for a different landscape.
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April 12, 2024
As the halcyon days of open markets and easy money wane, producers of metals, cement, chemicals, and other essential industrial imports face a tougher global environment.
Build Resilience with Sustainability
Sustainability is reshaping the cost and design of industrial materials. Companies that act now—embracing circular inputs, decarbonization, and compliant operations—will gain cost, performance, and regulatory advantages.
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April 21, 2025
To thrive in uncertain times, packaging companies must remain flexible while investing in capabilities that will define future industry leadership.
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September 10, 2024
The global cement industry’s future competitive landscape will depend on who can reduce their carbon capture and storage (CCS) costs the most.
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June 28, 2024
Each year, we throw away nearly $200 billion of material that could be recycled. But companies can flip the script.
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