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How BCG Helps Industrial Goods Companies
We help clients:
- Become more resilient. To thrive in uncertain times, companies must mitigate future shocks to their revenue and supply chain to maintain operations and respond to shifts in demand.
- Support digital transformation. When companies undertake a digital transformation, they’re well on their way to building for the future: combining technology with the flexibility, adaptability, and comprehensive experience of humans.
- Transform end-to-end costs. Companies must continuously improve their operations and manage costs to compensate for drops in revenue, preserve cash, and weather fluctuations in the economy and the business.
- Embrace sustainability. Companies committed to such imperatives as CO2 emission reduction and decarbonized operations today will set themselves up for success in the future.
The Future of Process Industries
Explore our collection of insights and learn how to navigate the six key trends that are reshaping the future of basic and industrial materials.
Our Client Success in Industrial Goods
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December 12, 2024
BCG is helping American Forest Foundation scale up a nature-based carbon credit program and deliver 1 billion tons of climate impact by 2050.
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November 15, 2024
Discover how RHI Magnesita, in collaboration with BCG, is revolutionizing its global production network, unlocking unparalleled efficiency, cost savings, and operational breakthroughs.
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December 10, 2024
Scheduling the World’s Largest Fully-Owned and Integrated Iron Ore Supply Chain
Rio Tinto's world class iron ore operations−spanning 17 mines, more than 1,200 miles of rail, and 4 port terminals−have undergone a transformative AI-driven upgrade. Working in partnership with BCG X, this transformation enables stronger decision making while unlocking significant value.
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December 4, 2024
De Beers CEO Al Cook shares how the company leverages data and innovative marketing techniques to meet demand for natural diamonds across generations and global markets.
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January 27, 2025
The Cost-Saving Power in Procurement
Declining producer prices have given process industry firms a crucial but limited window of opportunity to renegotiate contracts and set a new cost baseline.
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December 13, 2024
To design a COGS program that delivers sustainable savings, manufacturers should address five critical areas.
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