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麦肯锡全球资深董事合伙人艾家瑞(Karel Eloot):钢铁行业数字化转型的五大趋势
麦肯锡·2025-09-24 09:49

Core Viewpoint - The steel industry is accelerating its digital transformation, particularly in the application of artificial intelligence, as it undergoes structural upgrades and seeks to enhance operational efficiency and value creation [2]. Group 1: Major Trends in the Steel Industry - Trend 1: End-to-End Value Stream Restructuring The focus is shifting from operational efficiency and cost reduction to co-creating value across the supply chain, with examples like Shougang's digital initiatives enhancing product quality and customer experience [3]. - Trend 2: Accelerated Value Realization through Scalable Deployment Lighthouse enterprises are overcoming the "pilot trap" and facing challenges in scaling solutions, leading to productization and customization for various operational units, which reduces costs and development time [4]. - Trend 3: Rapid Penetration of Cutting-Edge Technologies Nearly 80% of the top use cases in lighthouse enterprises involve artificial intelligence, with 10% utilizing generative AI, significantly improving operational efficiency across various domains [5]. - Trend 4: Skill Restructuring and Empowerment through Diverse Means The introduction of employee empowerment metrics aims to enhance safety and stability, with advanced training systems and smart tools improving organizational efficiency and productivity [6]. - Trend 5: Digital Technology Driving Sustainable Development Digital technologies are essential for building green manufacturing systems, helping the steel industry, which accounts for 7% of global industrial carbon emissions, to achieve emission reduction and circular economy goals [7].