Cement Raw Material Sourcing with Advice to Reduce Costs & Carbon

Nawarat Wannusen

3 weeks ago

SCG International helps businesses in cement production cost control

Businesses are increasingly focusing on environmentally friendly production processes and product characteristics to promote social responsibility, create sustainability, and benefit their brands and businesses. For cement plants, having a partner with experience sourcing raw materials for cement production who prioritizes sustainability is crucial. This partner should be able to provide advice on selecting raw materials for cement production that reduce carbon emissions, minimizing environmental impact without compromising cement quality. Additionally, having solutions that help manufacturers control cement production costs will further enhance business value, which is vital for organizational management.

Challenges Facing Cement Plant Operators Today

Currently, cement plant operators are facing several challenges, including:

Reducing production costs without compromising cement quality : Operators need to lower cement production costs while maintaining product quality.

Consistently sourcing high-quality raw materials : Maintaining the quality and consistency of raw materials is crucial for producing high-quality cement and customer service. Cement plant operators require consistency in the quality and delivery of raw materials.

Lack of support from raw material sourcing partners in different countries : Operators may encounter problems with management and local support when sourcing raw materials from abroad due to the absence of experienced and reliable raw material sourcing partners in foreign countries. They may face issues such as a lack of in-depth understanding of markets, regulations, and business cultures in destination countries and a lack of solid relationships with local raw material suppliers, making negotiating or obtaining reasonable offers difficult. Language barriers and communication issues may also lead to misunderstandings.

Green construction trends : There is currently an increased awareness of environmental issues, including a growing demand for environmentally friendly construction materials. This results in manufacturers needing to choose environmentally friendly raw materials for cement production to meet customer demands and build organizational credibility.

Lack of expertise in producing environmentally friendly low-carbon cement : Many cement companies still lack knowledge and experience in producing low-carbon cement and don’t know where to start.

How Can Partnering with a Cement Raw Material Sourcing Service Provider Help Address Cement Business Challenges?

Collaborating with a partner experienced in sourcing raw materials for cement production can effectively address various challenges:

1. For General Cement Production

Help improve cement production cost control by selecting efficient raw materials and fuels.

Guarantee continuous sourcing and delivery of quality raw materials to manufacturers.

Provide comprehensive logistics and supply chain management support.

2. For Environmentally Friendly Low Carbon Cement Production

Help source various alternative raw materials for cement production that are environmentally friendly and ensure quality.

Provide consultation on selecting alternative raw materials for cement production without compromising cement quality.

Recommend the use of alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Advise on appropriate production formula (mix designs) to achieve the same quality products at reduced costs.

Suggest methods for producing concrete using alternative raw materials to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the cement production process.

Choose SCG International’s Raw Material Sourcing Service for Cement Production

With SCG International’s extensive network and the experienced team from SCG Group, which has over 100 years of expertise in producing cement and construction materials, we can help operators source alternative raw materials for cement production. This includes providing consultation on production processes and cost reduction, enabling cement operators to run smoothly. Operators will benefit from SCG International’s services as follows:

1. Cost Optimization

Help reduce and control costs in cement production by selecting efficient raw materials and fuels for production and sourcing quality raw materials at appropriate prices in all market condition

2. Supply Consistency

Help source raw materials for cement production from reliable sources worldwide, ensuring operators have high-quality raw materials that meet standards and specifications required for cement production throughout the year.

3. One Stop Service

Provide convenience with comprehensive raw material sourcing and consultation in all processes to support the cement production business.

4. Greener Cement Plant

Provide production consultation and source raw materials for producing low-carbon cement, including the use of alternative fuels for cement production to help reduce costs and operate sustainably by reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the product manufacturing process.

SCG International’s services not only help source alternative fuels but also offer expertise in consulting on Boiler tuning to suit the alternative fuels used. They can recommend fuel types and proportions to maintain consistent heat and reduce carbon dioxide emissions in production. They also have a Smart Boiler Platform that helps collect data for calculating carbon credits through an automated system, increasing data collection reliability.

5. Technical Consultancy

Provide engineering consultation and improvement of concrete mix formulas to increase efficiency and reduce costs, leveraging over 100 years of experience and expertise in the cement and concrete manufacturing industry.

Consistent sourcing of quality raw materials for cement production

How Does SCG International Help Partners Source Environmentally Friendly Raw Materials for Cement Production and Reduce Costs for Business Success?

Shah Cement, one of SCG International’s partners, is Bangladesh’s number-one cement manufacturing and distribution company. Over the past 1-2 years, they have focused on the Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) business, growing to become the country’s number one in this sector.

In the future, Shah Cement aims to expand its Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants. Therefore, increasing production efficiency and reducing costs are crucial in creating a competitive advantage. As a result, SCG International and CPAC (a company operating in the ready-mixed concrete production business under the SCG Group and a leader in ready-mixed concrete production with over 70 years of expertise and experience) have brought their knowledge and experience together to support Shah Cement’s goals.

Services SCG International Provides to Shah Cement

Sourcing & Supply Chain Management : SCG International helps source and control the quality of clinker and cementitious materials, as well as manage various supply chain processes for Shah Cement, from sourcing production raw materials to distributing Ready Mix Concrete products.

Ready Mix Concrete Plant Development : To develop Shah Cement’s concrete plants, SCG International has helped improve and control the quality (QA/QC: Quality Control) of production lines, both in terms of machinery and raw materials used in concrete production. This helps increase production efficiency and reduce concrete production costs while maintaining and elevating concrete quality.

Improving Concrete Mix Formula (Mix Design Optimization) : SCG International helps Shah Cement improve concrete mix formulas, divided into two main phases:

Phase 1 : Reduce clinker usage from the original amount used in Shah Cement’s concrete production by up to 25 kilograms per 1 cubic meter, through expertise from CPAC (SCG Group)

Phase 2 : Introduce Fly Ash into the production process to further reduce production costs while maintaining the same quality of Shah Cement’s concrete products.

Innovation and Sustainability : SCG International and CPAC (SCG Group) help recommend methods for producing low-carbon concrete, promoting green construction by providing consultation on Low low-carbon cement production based on their experience and knowledge of raw materials and cement production.

Results of the Collaboration between SCG International
and Shah Cement

1. With SCG International’s expertise in Sourcing & Supply Chain Management, Shah Cement can increase efficiency in sourcing high-quality raw materials and reduce supply chain management costs.

2. SCG International’s assistance in developing Ready Mix Concrete plants elevates the quality of concrete products to be more consistent, increases production efficiency, and enhances customer satisfaction for Shah Cement.

3. The Mix Design Optimization that SCG International designed for Shah Cement provides more savings while maintaining product quality. This can reduce concrete production costs by up to 200 million baht per 1 million cubic meters.

4. In terms of innovation and sustainability, SCG International’s assistance helps reduce emissions in the Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) production process while creating a positive image of environmental responsibility and increasing Shah Cement’s competitiveness with environmentally friendly products.

This collaboration demonstrates SCG International’s ability to provide comprehensive services, from raw material sourcing and technical consultation to developing innovations to increase efficiency and create sustainability for the cement and concrete business. As a result, Shah Cement can efficiently elevate its Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) business in terms of cost, quality, and sustainability.

Choosing SCG International’s services not only helps solve problems and challenges faced by cement and concrete plant operators but also increases business efficiency, enhances competitiveness, and leads businesses toward sustainability.

Operators looking to upgrade their cement and concrete production plants to promote sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and reduce production costs should choose the Cementitious Aggregate Supplier service from SCG International. We are ready to be your partner in sourcing raw materials for cement production and providing comprehensive consulting services. Contact us for expert advice now.