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Transform Metals and Mining Operations with SAP Solutions

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SAP Solutions for the Metals and Mining Industry

In the metals and mining industry, SAP provides solutions to address diverse challenges, including:
Enterprise resource planning
Data Analytics and automation
Sustainability
Raw material supply management

Enterprise resource planning

SAP helps metals and mining companies enhance enterprise resource planning processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs through:

  • Real-time analytics that provides access to up-to-date insights on inventory, demand, and supply chains.
  • Procurement optimization to simplify supplier selection and improve expense transparency.
  • Asset performance management tools that help extend equipment lifespan and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Profitability and cost analysis for data-driven decision-making in financial departments.

SAP Solutions that make it possible:

AI & ML Use in the Metals and Mining Industry

Mining and metals operations involve large-scale assets, hazardous environments, and tight regulations. SAP helps manage these systems, whileAI adds speed, risk awareness, and decision support in ways traditional automation can't.

AI is already improving results in areas like:

  • Predictive maintenance of heavy machinery using sensor data (SAP Predictive Asset Insights).
  • Optimizing ore extraction routes with geological data and AI-driven simulations.
  • Monitoring worker safety through video analytics and AI alerts.
  • Forecasting commodity prices with market data analysis.

SAP’s AI tools cover much of this, and we help apply them effectively. For additional needs, we develop custom AI — including generative models — that fit your operational context and work seamlessly with your existing systems SAP or otherwise.

Business Benefits of SAP Solutions for the Metals and Mining Industry

SAP streamlines complex processes with innovative tools. Integrating SAP into your business can give you the following advantages:
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Supply chain transparency

Respond swiftly to raw material price changes, manage sales effectively, and identify bottlenecks in supply chains with predictive analytics, streamlined processes, and automation of routine tasks.
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Equipment uptime

Monitor equipment health in SAP solutions to prevent breakdowns and ensure high productivity levels.
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Reduced environmental impact

Achieve business objectives without compromising sustainability by leveraging tools to measure and control your company's environmental footprint.
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Efficient project management

Track timelines, budgets, and resources to complete large-scale projects on time and within budget.
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Informed decision-making

Integrate data from all operational areas to gain a comprehensive view of performance, enabling data-driven decisions.
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Maximized equipment ROI

Extend equipment lifespan, improve efficiency, reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and maximize returns on investment — all with SAP asset management solutions.

Tackling Challenges Across Metals and Mining Subindustries with SAP

The metals and mining industry comprises multiple subindustries, each facing distinct challenges that SAP helps to solve.
  • Mining
    Improve asset utilization, meet safety standards, and enable real-time operations.
  • Metal ore extraction
    Track ore, plan production, and ensure global compliance.
  • Coal mining
    Control inventory, track costs, and monitor emissions.
  • Precious metals mining
    Secure high-value resources, manage grade control, and report accurately.
  • Industrial minerals mining
    Forecast demand, optimize blending, and coordinate bulk logistics.
  • Metallurgical processing and smelting
    Improve energy efficiency, optimize throughput, and track emissions.
  • Steel production and processing
    Enable order-driven production, ensure quality control, and improve cost visibility.
  • Non-ferrous metals production
    Trace inputs, manage smelting, and streamline refined outputs.
  • Foundries
    Track molds, reduce scrap, and plan maintenance in casting operations.
  • Metal fabrication
    Control shop floors, calculate job costs, and manage supply chains.
  • Rolled and extruded metal products
    Schedule coils, ensure lot traceability, and manage production tolerances.
  • Recycling of metals
    Manage reverse logistics, sort by grade, and track compliance.

DIGITAL INITIATIVES APPLIED AT EVERY STAGE OF MINING AND PROCESSING

To stay competitive in the mining and metals industry, an enterprise needs to keep up with the latest technology trends. We’re here to help you implement innovative technologies, regardless of when you need our assistance, whether it is related to infrastructure, extraction, transportation, stockyard, crushing, etc.
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BIG DATA

Make the mining process more energy-efficient and sustainable by leveraging big data. Improved logistics, reduced operational costs, and better decision-making are just a few benefits of big data. Employ the technology to identify what areas need to improve in order to achieve higher efficiency.
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INTERNET OF THINGS

Collect valuable data at different mining stages to further implement artificial intelligence in the mines. Create a win-win combination of IoT-based wearable solutions and AI to streamline operations, reduce costs, and ensure better safety and quality of the mining industry.
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CYBERSECURITY

Cyber threats are among the biggest challenges in the mining and metal industry. We help our customers understand the cyber risk landscape to ensure reliable and resilient operations. Keeping our client’s technology landscape secure is our main priority.
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Turn raw data gathered from wearables into valuable insights to process-oriented operations. Leverage AI technology to provide healthy and safe working conditions for mineworkers, increase the accuracy of operations, and make informed decisions faster.
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AUGMENTED REALITY

Augmented Reality is trending in the mining and metals industry. Improve productivity and work safety with AR technology. Enable remote distance support to visually collaborate with site operators to solve unexpected issues faster, and lower costs.

Case Studies

Why LeverX?

Proven track record

For over 20 years, we have helped businesses worldwide succeed with SAP. We’ve already completed 950+ projects for over 800 clients, including top names on the Fortune 500 list.

Industry experts

The LeverX team comprises professionals with hands-on knowledge in 30+ industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and oil 
and gas.

SAP partnership

We implement SAP projects end-to-end 
and collaborate with SAP on the development and enhancement of its existing solutions.

Quality and security

LeverX operates in compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 55001, ensuring reliability and quality in every project.

Investment in innovation

We actively integrate advanced technologies, such as Data Science, IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and others, to help clients efficiently address their business challenges.

Flexibility

Our team is available 24/7, which enables us to quickly deploy projects, maintain process transparency, and adapt each development phase to meet your specific requirements.

How to Succeed with LeverX

You will take six main steps when working with our SAP experts in the Metal and Mining industry.
  • Current processes evaluation: Assess existing business processes and identify the organization's needs.
  • Defining technical requirements: Create a detailed specification of the functional and technical needs of the new system. 

Discover

  • Setting goals and objectives: Establish and agree on the goals to be achieved throughout the project.
  • Assembling the project team: Appoint team members and define their roles and responsibilities.
  • Project plan development: Create a comprehensive plan that outlines project phases, timelines, resources, and key performance indicators.
  • Budget determination: Estimate and approve the budget.
  • Specifications preparation: Develop the technical and functional specifications for the development team.

Prepare

  • Ensuring business requirements are met: Check that solution aligns with business requirements and project objectives.
  • Data validation: Verify the accuracy and compliance of the data.

Explore

  • Data migration: Transfer data from existing systems to the new one.
  • System configuration: Set up the solution according to requirements and specifications.
  • Customization: Develop additional features and modules, if the standard solution does not meet all needs.
  • Integrations: Configure solution to work with other IT systems and applications.

Realize

  • Testing: Perform functional, integration, regression, and load testing to ensure that all works correctly.
  • User training: Organize sessions to help users become familiar with the new system.

Deploy

  • System readiness check: Verify that the system is ready for operational use.
  • Launch: Officially transition to active use of solution.
  • Ongoing support: Continuously monitor solution performance to identify and resolve any issues.

Run