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Artificial Intelligence: Concrete solution for cement plant operations

 Cement is one of the greatest inventions of humankind. The sector is growing in terms of consumption as well as production – one complementing the other. It has become indispensable to the growth of several other industries. The spurt in urbanization leading to the development of real estate and infrastructure, which in turn has increased construction activities, has resulted in the growth of the cement industry. This growth has been supported by ERP solutions specifically designed for the cement industry.

World over, there’s a demand for cement, and countries are trying their best to manufacture or export cement. Here’s a snapshot of world cement production:

China is undoubtedly a leader in cement production, evident from the fact that it supplies cement to more than 50% of the global market. The second-largest manufacturer is India. Other parts of the world are catching up and the industry, overall, is on a growth trajectory. But to grow, the cement industry has to overcome obstacles. Chief among them are the following three challenges:

  • Energy-intensive: Manufacturing cement takes a lot of energy, and not just the metaphorical one. It consumes a lot of thermal and electrical energy among others for the process. The processes have to be streamlined and monitored to make it more energy-efficient. he processes have to be streamlined and monitored to make it more energy-efficient. This is where ERP for the cement industry comes into play.

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