In the digital age we find ourselves in, technology has become an essential element for the growth and efficiency of any industry. And the mining sector is no exception. Today, we see how collaboration between suppliers and mining companies is becoming increasingly important for technological advancement, which generates efficiency and productivity, among other benefits.
First and foremost, it's important for suppliers to use quality technological tools to offer better services to mining companies and respond more quickly to industry demands. We know today that a large percentage of suppliers still manage their processes using spreadsheets. This requires digital platforms that allow for fluid and effective communication, streamlining processes and minimizing response times. It also requires employees trained in digital tools who can leverage technology to improve their processes.
The use of quality technological tools by suppliers not only improves communication but also enables them to offer higher-quality service to mining companies. For mining companies, it is more necessary than ever to have suppliers who use technology and can digitalize, so they can contribute to their value chain and help them achieve their objectives.
In this sense, process traceability technology is becoming increasingly key in the industry, especially at one of the most critical points in operations: maintenance and repair areas. Companies need to ensure the location of the component that left the factory, reducing cycle times, uncertainty, and costs. This is something suppliers should embrace as a challenge and invest in technology-based solutions.
Traceability and quality technology not only provide benefits to mining companies but also bring significant improvements to suppliers. Continuous, effective communication using traceable media, efficient planning, collaboration, digitalization of operations, and greater visibility translate into reduced losses and optimized costs and schedules.
In 2024, it is essential that mining supplier companies make a decision to improve their processes through digitalization, and that mining companies open up to the incorporation of traceability technologies that support loss reduction and ensure constant technological advancement and sustainable growth in this important industry.
Patricio Rojas Ábalos
CEO & Co-founder Aisoncore.
The mining industry is lagging behind in terms of digital maturity. According to BCG's Digital Acceleration Index (DAI), this sector is 30% to 40% less digitally mature than comparable industries, such as chemicals or automotive.
However, there is a clear desire for change on the part of companies. Another Digital Maturity study conducted by Accenture in collaboration with the UC Innovation Center reveals that 60% of mining companies already have concrete digitalization plans.
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