Development and implementation of a methodology to provide monthly commodity forecasts
- Using statistical, fundamental and machine learning tools to develop an automated forecasting package in R.
- Scripting an interface to allow analysts to manipulate computer generated forecasts
- Training in forecasting techniques and coaching of analysts.
Primer on the global tin market to inform investment potential of the metal
- Background information for investors looking to invest in commodities.
White-paper and webinar on the effect of Covid-19 on global supply-chains
- White paper and webinar considering the economic effect of Covid-19 on global supply-chains
- Opportunities for companies to mitigate risks from the pandemic.
Handling supply chain disruption – is agile procurement the key?
Superalloys in aerospace applications
- Article for Metal Bulletin Magazine looking at the metals used in aerospace superalloys, such as titanium, chrome and nickel.
Opportunities to up-value Saudi Arabian steel production
- Tying into the IKTVA initiative, to build downstream capabilities to reduce reliance on oil revenues, the project looked at opportunities to develop local steel production into higher value-add products.
- Included 2 week in country interviewing of players through the supply-chain.
Supply-demand balance of natural graphite out to 2030
- Develop the business case to secure financing for a graphite mine in western Africa.
- A bottom-up approach, to assess supply of natural graphite from existing and expected sources.
- A bottom-up analysis of demand sectors, and specifically the growth of the electrical vehicles (EVs) and expandable graphite sectors.
Understanding the impact of US tariffs on steel and aluminium
- A whitepaper and webinar that looked at the impact of US tariffs, especially Section 232 tariffs, on steel and aluminium supply-chains, using the example of valves.
- The conclusion was steps for procurement professionals, both in and outside the United States, to limit the impact of the tariffs on their supply-chains.
- The whitepaper was followed up with a webcast in collaboration with Procurement Leaders