Energy & process industries

The pace of change continues to quicken in the energy & process industries. Wherever you look, chemical, oil, gas, pulp & paper, steel and metal processing companies are urgently rethinking, reorganizing and reengineering their businesses so they can outperform their competitors and become more profitable.

The ongoing consolidation occurring across the energy & process industries is compressing strategic planning cycles, while the financial markets remain demanding in their expectations. Strategies, therefore, must not only establish the enduring viability of the enterprise but also deliver short-term results. Based on our experience, this is extremely difficult in a set of industries long known for their capital-intensive nature and long-term horizons for performance.

The rise of electronic commerce—especially establishing e-marketplaces for both procurement and selling—has further impacted the pace of change in the process industries with new alternatives emerging for more supply chain enablement. These e-supply chains are changing conventional approaches, and new customer relationship management (CRM) strategies are supplementing traditional buyer/seller relationships. The challenge now is to ensure significant value is created from these applications.

One of A.T. Kearney's unique capabilities is our in-depth understanding of the energy & process industries and our ability to convey this knowledge and share perspectives. In this fluid environment, we help clients succeed and accelerate growth. We work with clients to develop strategies, pinpoint action plans, align target results and meet those targets that enhance their business.

Our service offerings include the following core segments:

• Offshoring migration and implementation services
• Growth strategy foundation
• Acquisition analysis and planning
• Capital efficiency
• Asset productivity
• Integrated supply chain management
• Strategic procurement
• Strategic sourcing
• Strategic planning, control and modeling
• Production network optimization
• Customer service
• Retail/convenience store innovation
• Post-merger integration
• Change management
• E-business strategies and implementation
• Comprehensive "Next Generation Cost Reduction" programs

Perspective

Opportunities and challenges for the Indian power industry
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