Talent management, specialisation essential, argues service centre
When reconsidering their corporate strategies, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) in the steel sector ought to take talent management into account, as well as specialisation and sustainability reporting, says 247TailorSteel.
The Dutch-German service centre group has compiled an article of recommendations for its customers in which it addresses metals industry trends for 2025. As one of the key themes, it emphasises that specialisation is becoming ever more important. “Create a clear advantage for yourself against the mass producers, which can deliver big volumes, but do not offer specialised knowledge and tailored solutions,” Kallanish reads in the article.
Given that a shortage of skilled personnel has become a key issue for the German economy, 247TailorSteel advises SMEs to contact technical colleges to identify potential newcomers at an early stage. Also, vocational training of existing staff is essential to keep them updated and motivated in their work.
The group also touches the aspects of reshoring of overseas sites to the home country, in the interest of shorter transport times, lower transport costs, and fewer emissions caused by transport.
Speaking of emissions, the article notes that one bitter pill cannot be averted: reporting obligations in the interest of the Emission Trading System (ETS) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). “All this will cost your time as well as financial resources. But as unpleasant as it is, you need to face that task,” 247TailorSteel writes.
Christian Koehl Germany
