RHI Magnesita enhances raw material procurement efficiency through digital transformation with Metalshub

2024-01-27

Jan. 24, 2024 - RHI Magnesita, the global leader in refractories, has committed to a long-term partnership with Metalshub, the leading supply chain solution for raw materials, to optimise and digitalise the supplier management and procurement processes for raw materials across the entire RHI Magnesita group.

RHI Magnesita stands at the forefront of the refractories industry, with 47 production sites and 7 recycling facilities around the world. Having made the digital transformation one of their strategic targets for the coming years, they have selected Metalshub’s cloud-based supply chain solution to become the single supplier management and procurement solution for all raw material purchases.

“We are confident to have found in our partnership with Metalshub the next step in our digitalisation journey. By partnering with Metalshub, RHI Magnesita will further improve our internal and external raw material procurement processes”, says Marie-Laure Boisson, Head of Raw Material Procurement at RHI Magnesita.

“This strategic partnership goes beyond the implementation of a digital solution; this is preparing RHI Magnesita for the procurement landscape of tomorrow (focusing on sustainability, resilience to volatility, etc.) with a partner sharing similar values to those of RHI Magnesita: customer focus, innovation, open mindset, pragmatism and performance.”

Metalshub, founded in 2016 in Düsseldorf by Dr. Sebastian Kreft and Dr. Frank Jackel, has rapidly become a front-runner in digital transformation for raw material industries. Digital supply chain solutions have developed to a crucial aspect of modern business. With its strong focus on the particularities of metal and mineral products, Metalshub is providing a competitive edge by reducing operational inefficiencies while bringing more insights into carbon emissions along the supply chain.

Dr. Sebastian Kreft, Co-founder and Managing Director of Metalshub, comments “We are proud to support RHI Magnesita in their journey towards a more digitalised and efficient procurement process. Our platform is designed to empower industry leaders like RHI Magnesita to navigate the complexities of raw material sourcing while unlocking previously untapped value within the supply chain and ultimately driving sustainable business practices.”