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Proven in process industry · Steel reference: thyssenkrupp Steel Duisburg

Stahlindustrie im Wandel –
Yard & Logistik
als strategischer Hebel.

GreenSteel transformation, rising energy costs and international competitive pressure are fundamentally changing the demands on steel plants. star/trac guides industrial companies reliably along this path – with proven results, including at thyssenkrupp Steel.

Steel Ref. thyssenkrupp Steel Duisburg
5 Levels Digital Maturity Framework
360° People · Process · Technology
Strategic Urgency

Why Yard Logistics is Critical Right Now

The steel industry faces its most profound transformation in decades. Companies that fail to digitise their yard today will lose their competitive edge tomorrow.

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GreenSteel & Decarbonisation

The shift to hydrogen-based steel production (DRI/EAF) fundamentally changes material flows, storage requirements and transport rhythms. Digital yard systems are a prerequisite for an efficient GreenSteel infrastructure.

Energy Costs & Margin Pressure

Rising energy prices and global pricing pressure are forcing the European steel industry to consistently optimise processes. Every unnecessary movement in the yard costs money – and worsens the CO₂ footprint. Autonomous Yard measurably reduces both.

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Skills Shortage & Workplace Safety

Qualified personnel for heavy-load logistics are becoming scarcer. Autonomous systems close this gap – while simultaneously increasing safety in the yard through precise human-machine separation and complete documentation.

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EU Regulation & Supply Chain Compliance

CBAM, CSRD and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act demand complete transparency on material origin, movement and emissions. A digital yard delivers this data automatically and audit-proof.

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The yard is the hinge between production and delivery. Companies still working with paper, verbal instructions and manual booking will not be able to meet the demands of GreenSteel customers and regulatory reporting obligations.

— star/trac, from consulting practice with leading steel companies

Our Areas of Expertise

Three Approaches – One Goal: Making Your Logistics Future-Proof

star/trac understands the steel industry from the inside. Our services are interconnected and address technology, organisation and people equally.

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Technology & Automation

Autonomous Yard in the Steel Industry

Reliable yard management for steel plants and service centres – from intelligent vehicle dispatch to full site transparency. Proven under real production conditions, not in a lab.

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Strategy & Maturity Assessment

Digital Maturity Assessment Stahl & Chemie

An honest, industry-specific assessment: Where does your company stand today – and what is the next sensible step? No off-the-shelf solution, but thorough analysis with a roadmap.

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GATE LOADING ZONE A B-01 B-02 B-03 ACTIVE B-04 B-05 WAITING B-06 LOADING ZONE B C-01 AKTIV C-02 C-03 C-04 C-05 WAITING CRANE YARD STATUS Vehicles: 7 Waiting: 2 Loading: 3 Utilisation: 78% ● LIVE
Autonomous Yard – Proven in Practice

Yard Automation That Works in Practice

Steel plants and logistics hubs operate under demanding conditions: heavy loads, tight cycle times, complex material flows and high safety requirements. star/trac knows this reality from years of project experience – most recently with thyssenkrupp Steel.

What sets us apart: We first understand the operation, the people and the processes – and only implement technology once the context is clear.

  • Yard entry control and digital gate management – from the very first barrier signal
  • Vehicle dispatch and route optimisation across the plant site in real time
  • Slot management and area optimisation – structured, transparent, scalable
  • Crane coordination and handover control between transport modes in the yard
  • Digital order management: loading readiness, waiting times, status updates
  • Seamless ERP/WMS integration (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) without media breaks
Reference Project
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
Implementation of a digital yard management system at a German production site – from concept development through integration into existing SAP landscapes to operational stabilisation in regular operations.
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Maturity Assessment & Strategy

Digital Maturity Assessment – Steel & Chemicals

Every transformation project starts with the question: Where do we really stand? Our industry-specific maturity model for steel and chemicals evaluates your organisation across the dimensions of People, Processes and Technology – without sugarcoating, with concrete areas for action.

Those who want to successfully shape the GreenSteel transformation first need a clear picture of their own starting position.

Level 1 – InitialAnalogue & reactive
Level 2 – ManagedFirst digitalisation
Level 3 – DefinedStandardised processes
Level 4 – AdvancedData-driven control
Level 5 – AutonomousAI & Self-Optimisation

Initial Consultation – No Obligation

In a 60-minute conversation we jointly analyse your current situation and identify which next steps make sense for your organisation – without consulting clichés, without standard recommendations.

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What You Receive
  • Assessment across the 5 maturity levels – Yard, Gate, Dispatch, Integration, Control
  • Benchmarking against comparable steel companies (anonymous)
  • The three concrete next steps with realistic effort estimates
  • Strategic transformation roadmap (12–36 months)

Steel Reference

thyssenkrupp Steel Duisburg

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