A considerable paradigm change in customer preference in the construction industry has been witnessed in recent decades. This shift has been driven by a special emphasis on safety, particularly from fire-related incidents. As fire safety has taken centre stage, cladding solutions have been the subject of enhanced scrutiny by stakeholders, resulting in increased research & […]
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Welcome back to our journey through the world of futures markets! So far, we’ve explored two fundamental players, the hedger and the speculator. These two have unique roles and motivations in the market, yet there’s so much more to uncover. As we progress, we’ll dive deeper into each participant, concept, and variable that shapes futures […]
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Last time, we talked about hedging as a way to protect yourself from risk. Let’s revisit that concept through a simple example. Imagine you’re planning a trip to Europe. You need euros, but your local currency isn’t the euro. Here’s the risk: If your currency weakens before you exchange it, you’ll need more of it […]
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Today, we’re diving into the basics of hedging. You might ask, what is hedging? Well, let me break it down for you. Every day when we wake up, we speculate a little, will it rain, or will it be cold? We check the weather, and based on our analysis (think of this as studying the […]
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Over the years, working with data as an engineer in the aluminium industry, I encountered my share of problems. The impact of these problems ranged from missed deadlines to failed projects. Five common data problems stood out in particular. 1. Data silos The different departments of any aluminium manufacturing plant have their own data systems. […]
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China’s primary aluminium production in August marginally grew month-on-month from the previous month’s high by 0.16 per cent, indicating a steady operational scenario. At the end of August, the domestic operating capacity was 43.49 million tonnes versus 43.42 million tonnes a month ago. China’s primary aluminium production volume stood at 3.689 million tonnes in August […]
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Sustainability has become a pressing matter in the present times, and companies are working hard towards finding unique solutions to achieve their sustainability goals. Packaging is one such area that allows organisations to explore eco-friendly solutions and meet the expectations of environment-conscious customers. According to statistics, the demand for sustainable packaging is on the rise, […]
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With 33 years of Industrial R&D experience and expertise, he is a visionary leader in innovative Research and Development driving New Product Development, process improvement, beneficiation of minerals, wealth from waste and decarbonisation efforts in aluminium industry. His leadership sparks open innovation and effective collaborations that translates research into real-world applications and sustainable business solutions. […]
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Dominance of spreadsheets I’m not exaggerating when spreadsheets have been the de facto tool for number crunching in aluminium manufacturing. Whether it’s a budget forecast, a process calculation, or a metal chemical composition, a spreadsheet is usually the format for storing and sharing both the data and the calculation logic. Why are spreadsheets so popular? […]
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It is estimated that 95 per cent of a product’s environmental impact is caused by its packaging. As sustainability practices are becoming an integral part of modern business and manufacturing, it is time to focus on making eco-friendly packaging, which is good for the product and the environment. Talking about sustainable packaging brings us to […]
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