Company Size
15,600 people
Industry
Special Steel
About
Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) has been a prominent name in high-quality special steel solutions for over 140 years. Renowned for their expertise in spun casting, static casting, investment casting, and forgings, S+C operates on a global scale with production facilities in Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. The company also maintains a robust international presence through three corporate distribution companies in the USA, India, and Brazil, alongside more than 30 commercial agencies. To enhance their procurement processes, S+C sought to digitise their operations using the Metalshub Procurement Solution.
Index
All purchasing activities in one place
“The purchase of raw materials in a global company must be organized efficiently. With Metalshub, we use a tool to view and manage all our purchasing activities in one place.”
Situation
As a multinational entity with operations across five countries on three continents, Schmidt + Clemens encountered significant challenges in managing and synchronising procurement activities. The complexity of overseeing diverse locations and maintaining efficient purchasing processes was proving increasingly difficult. The company needed a solution that would centralise procurement functions while allowing the head office to retain negotiating authority. To address these issues, S+C recognised the necessity of a digital solution to optimise their procurement operations.
Solution
Metalshub was implemented to address these challenges through its advanced sourcing and supplier management capabilities. The tool allowed Schmidt + Clemens to identify the most relevant suppliers and effectively manage relationships with them. The software’s analytical features provided crucial visibility into order statuses, deliveries, and payments, which enabled better supply chain management. The integration with S+C’s internal systems streamlined the procurement process, reducing reliance on manual tasks and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Results
After the implementation of Metalshub, the company centralised its procurement process across their global operations, improved supplier relationships and increased visibility into the order statuses. By reducing manual processes and integrating with existing systems, S+C achieved a more cohesive and efficient procurement workflow.
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