Metals: Services Overview

After several years of strong growth and profitability, the metals industry experienced a massive shock in the global financial crisis of 2008-2009—and it is still recovering from that shock. Market demand remains below 2007 levels in many regions, as does profitability for most producers. In many regions, the outlook for the next several years is not especially promising: Slower market growth, volatility, excess capacity, and limited leverage with raw-material suppliers will continue to put pressure on the margins of metals producers.

The Accenture metals group has more than 1,500 professionals working worldwide. We have worked in all segments of the ferrous and non-ferrous value chains, from mining and processing to finishing and distribution—and we have incorporated this experience into leading-practice process models and other tools.

The Accenture metals group has more than 1,500 professionals working worldwide. We have worked in all segments of the ferrous and non-ferrous value chains, from mining and processing to finishing and distribution—and we have incorporated this experience into leading-practice process models and other tools.

• Our Strategy and Operating Model Services help clients achieve profitable organic and inorganic growth.

• Our Operational Improvement Services help clients transform their core business operations to achieve sustainable improvements.

• Our IT and Support Process Services provide leading tools and capabilities to help create value while supporting corporate objectives.