Case Study: a European top 10 steel manufacturer saves £4.7 million per year with The Smart Cube

Category Intelligence on scrap metal helped this steel manufacturer save millions

A European Top 10 steel manufacturer wanted to find opportunities for significant cost savings in its procurement of tin can bales. The company engaged The Smart Cube, leveraging its category intelligence services, to analyze and improve its sourcing processes for this material.

The Smart Cube conducted a detailed study of the scrap metal recycling process and the European supply chain, evaluating processor capacity and identifying key suppliers. Based on this intelligence, The Smart Cube recommended specific changes to the client's sourcing practices and a shift to suppliers with more robust supply chains. This new strategy enabled the client to save £4.7 million annually.