During the three-year period 2020-2022, the world faced an unprecedented crisis in the raw materials sector, deeply influenced by COVID-19 pandemic. This is...Great Supply Chain Disruption" has caused significant interruptions in international supply chains, touching various sectors, from automotive to electronics.

Emmetitech has successfully overcome this impressive challenge of finding raw materials, thanks to proactive strategies and solid international partnerships.

 

The Challenges of Carenza di Materie Prime

The period involved has led to several significant challenges, including:

  • Increase in prices: The escalation of the costs of fundamental raw materials such as steel, aluminum, copper and semiconductors put pressure on the profit margins of companies.
  • Deals: The limited availability of essential materials has caused significant delays in deliveries, interrupting supply chains and causing inconvenience for customers.
  • Components: Known as "chipageddon", the scarcity of semiconductors limited the production of crucial electronic devices such as PLC, HMI and network exchangers.

 

Strategies adopted for raw materials

Emmetitech responded to this challenge of finding raw materials by implementing several strategic initiatives:

  • Search for Alternative Suppliers: We have expanded our network of suppliers and established new international contacts, diversifying our sources of supply.
  • Strategic acquisitions: We have increased purchases of critical materials, creating stocks to manage market fluctuations.
  • Collaboration with Customers: We have intensified our collaboration with our customers to develop practical solutions that do not depend on the hard materials to find.
  • Investments in Research and Development: Research and development investments have been enhanced to discover technical alternatives that minimize the use of critical components.

 

The Crucial Role of International Partnerships

International partnerships have been essential to successfully navigate through the crisis. These collaborations allowed Emmetitech to:

  • Access to New Markets and Sources of Approval: Global connections opened access to materials not available on the local market.
  • Share Best Practices: We have learned and adopted effective strategies from our partners, improving our operational efficiency.
  • Develop Practical Solutions: In collaboration with partners, we have devised concrete solutions to overcome the challenges posed by the shortage of raw materials.

 

Conclusions

The three-year 2020-2022 represented a period of significant challenges, but also significant opportunities to demonstrate Emmetitech's resilience and adaptability. Through a combination of strategic procurement and shopping around careful, we have maintained an uninterrupted operational continuity while guaranteeing our customers constant, efficient and reliable support. This dual approach has enabled us to navigate successfully through global complexity, meeting the needs of our customers with optimal and adaptive solutions, and strengthening their confidence in our ability to provide value in an evolving market environment.