Natural resources industry solutions

Rethink how to make operations more connected, smarter, automated and electrified

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Optimize operations with digital solutions

Scaling digital transformation for natural resources companies is no longer optional—it’s necessary. Companies must address a combination of business objectives like reducing operational costs, reaching sustainability goals, meeting regulatory compliance and growing organically.

IBM’s open AI and hybrid cloud architecture accelerates business transformation by expanding access to innovation, deploying at scale and offering high-quality choices. Bringing AI and automation help you build intelligent workflows in project management and adopt industry platforms to co-create with partners across the supply chain.

Explore the ways IBM can help natural resources companies meet goals in specialties like water resources, conservation plans, environmental consulting, carbon mitigation, remediation and beyond.

Products

IBM Maximo® Application Suite

Max out your asset value. Optimize performance with AI-infused monitoring and maintenance.

IBM Maximo Inventory Optimization

Use prescriptive analytics and insights from existing data to optimize MRO spares inventory and reduce excess.

IBM Cloud Pak® for Business Automation

Make worker roles more productive with intelligent workflows that enable people to achieve higher value outcomes, faster.

Services

SAP consulting services
Modernize SAP applications to lower costs, increase agility and improve results.
Consulting and sustainability services
Use the right combination of people, process and technology to turn sustainability ambition into action and become a more responsible and profitable business.
ESG consulting services
Establish an environmental, social and governance (ESG) data strategy to operationalize sustainability goals and increase transparency.
IBM Consulting services
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Case studies
Shell

Partnering with IBM to design, build and launch OREN, a mining optimization platform that supports sustainable mining.

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Cenibra

Increasing a USD 200 billion market with end-to-end processes integration from IBM, SAP and SUSE​.

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Andhra Paper

Relocating mission-critical SAP systems for one of India’s largest integrated paper and pulp manufacturers.

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Trends in natural resources

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Digging deeper for sustainable mining
Digital transformation will help the mining industry become more sustainable, evident and responsive to its stakeholders.
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ESG as an accelerator
ESG isn’t a drag on business performance. It’s an accelerator that drives profitability and growth.
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IBM and the environment
IBM is committed to create better pathways to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution and minimize climate-related risks.
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Energy and resources industry
Elevate customer experience, optimize asset management and scheduling and enhance productivity with AI.
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