The availability of raw aluminium has at times been challenging in recent years in different parts of the world. Changes in the international situation, disruptions in logistics and growing demand for raw material have increased uncertainty across many industries. As a result, the importance of delivery reliability is currently particularly emphasised in the aluminium industry as well.
– At Mäkelä Alu, raw material procurement is based on long-term cooperation and reliable partnerships. We use Nordic raw material and operate within supply chains where proximity, transparency and continuity of cooperation play a key role. Long-term agreements also support the availability of raw material in situations like these, where uncertainty exists in the market, says Purchasing Director Ari Kytölä.
Supply chains located close to our operations are not only important from the perspective of delivery reliability, but they also support more responsible operations. When supply chains are well managed and partners are well known, it is possible to ensure consistent quality, good predictability and responsible operations throughout the entire chain.
– For our customers, this means above all continuity and reliability. At the same time, we are able to react more flexibly to changing situations. In a constantly changing global situation, good delivery reliability is built on trustworthy and responsible supply chains as well as well-functioning partnerships. We want to offer our customers confidence that cooperation with Mäkelä Alu will remain reliable and smooth both now and in the future, Ari Kytölä continues.
