Mining & Metals
Agility & Optimization for Mining's Most Complex Supply Chain Challenges
The mining and metals sector is under increasing pressure from every direction. Market fluctuations, complex logistics, ESG requirements, and labor shortages all contribute to a supply chain environment that’s volatile, uncertain, and hard to manage. On top of that, many mining entities are still running large-scale operations using outdated tools and disconnected systems. The manual processes of yesterday make it difficult to operate with the agility or control needed today.
Scott Sheldon helps mining leaders overcome these challenges by transforming supply chain operations with smarter, more connected planning solutions. From mine to mill to market, we enable visibility, optimization, and responsiveness—so you can improve performance today and be ready for what’s next.
How are key pain points addressed with advanced supply chain planning tech?
Siloed Planning Across Functions
Disconnected procurement, production, logistics, and commercial teams lead to misaligned decisions and inefficiencies. We help unify planning systems and enable reams to coordinate with shared KPIs to enable faster, more effective decision-making.
Unplanned Downtime & Maintenance Complexity
Equipment reliability is critical, especially across remote sites. Supply Chain Planning solutions improve MRO planning, helping to anticipate equipment needs, coordinate service schedules, and prevent costly disruptions.
Capital Project Delays & Cost Overruns
From facility expansions to new site development, capital projects often suffer from poor supply coordination. We provide integrated planning tools that improve materials visibility, mitigate risk, and keep complex projects on track.
Overreliance on Manual or Outdated, Legacy Systems
Outdated IT systems held together by spreadsheets and legacy ERP modules limit agility and visibility. They’re also difficult to scale across different sites and growing operations. With AI-enabled, modern platforms, we help mining companies move beyond reactive planning and gain real-time control.
Transport Constraints & Infrastructure Limitations
Mining operations often depend on limited rail, port, or road access, especially for bulk material transport. We design tailored, multi-modal transport strategies and contingency plans that ensure delivery reliability and help control extra costs.
Environmental Risk & Permitting Delays
Staying compliant with evolving environmental regulations can take up a lot of resources. We help organizations streamline ESG tracking, permitting workflows, and reporting, reducing delays and regulatory risk.
Workforce Challenges
Skilled labor shortages and high turnover—especially in remote areas—impact productivity. Advanced planning tools support better labor allocation and training workflows, while preserving knowledge to mitigate workforce transitions.
What Can Supply Chain Planning
Technology Deliver?
A modern, robust planning foundation
Don’t let manual tools and spreadsheet-based planning hold you back. With Scott Sheldon, you gain integrated capabilities in supply, demand, inventory and capacity planning. Streamline execution, reduce risk, and enable smarter decision-making across your supply chain.
Better control of supply chain volatility
Fluctuating global demand, shifting commodity prices, and unpredictable supply conditions are a constant in mining. Improved forecasting, scenario-based planning, and risk modeling tools help you anticipate disruptions and respond with agility.
Real-Time Supplier collaboration
Remote mines often rely on a global, fragmented supplier network. With modern collaboration tools, you can react quickly to disruptions, communicate need clearly, and avoid procurement delays that stall production.
IBP
Align your operations with financial objectives through enterprise-wide scenario planning. With Integrated Business Planning (IBP), you can simulate outcomes, evaluate trade-offs, and collaborate across functions to execute the best strategy for your business.
Streamline Production Challenges
Mining operations are highly dynamic, leveraging advanced tools enables you to model the impact of custom orders, engineering changes, or disruptions in real time—keeping production efficient and aligned with changing conditions.
Subindustries
Customize your supply chain planning transformation to address the nuances of specific applications:
- Precious Metals
- Base & Industrial Metals
- Bulk Commodities
- Specialty & Battery Materials
- Processed & Manufactured Metals
Trusted By Mining Customers
Customer Highlight
Scott Sheldon helped Martin Marietta improve supply chain planning across its aggregates and construction materials network. The company faced challenges including disconnected planning processes, limited visibility, and variable demand. We implemented a new integrated planning framework that increased forecast accuracy, optimized inventory levels, and enhanced cross-functional coordination—building resilience in a capital-intensive business.
How Can The Right Technology Help Me?
Customize your supply chain planning transformation to address the nuances of specific applications.
Kinaxis - Maestro
Use the most advanced supply chain planning technology to manage every complexity with ease. Learn how Kinaxis, an industry leader in life sciences, helps companies orchestrate everything from planning to delivery.
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