Welcome to the 2024 technology in metals survey presented by Crowe
This survey seeks to understand how metals companies view technology and the digital transformation of the metals industry in the context of business strategy and operations. Responses will be compiled with others to provide insights on the use of technology across the industry. Thank you in advance for your feedback.
 
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*From Jan. 29, 2024, through May 10, 2024, you may enter to win one (1) of three (3) grand prizes issued in the form of a $500.00 gift card from a major credit card company by completing the survey provided below or by mailing a postcard that includes your first and last name, company name, and email address to Crowe LLP, 720 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 600, Franklin, TN 37067, Attention: Lyndi Lloyd, Technology in Metals Survey Giveaway. Limit of one entry per eligible person. Incomplete entries will be void. All eligible entries received will be entered in the prize drawing. One (1) winner for each prize will be randomly selected from all completed responses on or around May 10, 2024. If your company policy prohibits participation or accepting gifts, please do not participate. Individuals must be a United States citizen, must have a valid address in the United States, and be at least 18 years of age in order to participate. Crowe is not responsible for any delay in responses or error caused by a malfunction or failure of any and all technology systems. Additional restrictions may apply. See www.crowe.com/contestrules for more details.
Enterprise technology investment

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* 1. How have you adjusted your technology and software investment plan spend for 2024 compared to 2023?

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* 2. If your technology investment is increasing in 2024, why? If your technology investment is decreasing in 2024, why? (Please provide as much information as you would like.)

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* 3. What are your company's biggest digital transformation and technology challenges? (Please provide as many responses as you would like.)

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* 4. When making decisions about technology investments, what is the most important factor?

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* 5. Where have your investments in technology had the greatest impact?

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* 6. What measures have you found effective in increasing technology adoption among your employees? (Please provide as much information as you would like.)

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* 7. When was the last time you upgraded your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system or implemented a new ERP system?

Enterprise technology applications

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* 8. For four years, survey participants have named cybersecurity as the most significant IT-related risk. What steps have you taken to mitigate cybersecurity risks? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 9. Which of the following IT projects do you currently have in progress? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 10. What are the most common business issues or challenges your company faces that you would like to address with technology? (Please provide as many responses as you would like.)

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* 11. What ERP providers and systems are currently in use at your company? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 12. Please select the statement that best describes your company’s use of business data analytics tools for decision-making.

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* 13. What is the most common provider or tool your nontechnical employees use for business data analytics?

Enterprise technology advancements

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* 14. Please select the top three areas in which automation has had the greatest impact on your business.

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* 15. Which of the following technologies and approaches are currently in use at your company? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 16. Which of the following technologies and approaches are currently not in use at your company but that you plan to put in place within the next five years? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 17. How is your company currently using generative AI?

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* 18. What is your number one hesitation about using AI?

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* 19. Where are you on your digital transformation road map?

Demographics
Questions 23-29 must be completed in order to qualify to be entered into the sweepstakes.

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* 20. Please select the single job function that best describes your position.

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* 21. Please indicate your company type(s). (Please select all that apply.)

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* 22. What is your company’s annual revenue?

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* 23. Please enter your first and last name.

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* 24. Please enter your company.

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* 25. Please enter your company email.

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* 26. Please select your country.

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* 27. Would you like to opt in to Crowe communications to receive an advance look at the survey results and receive insights from Crowe?

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* 28. Consent:

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* 29. Data usage and aggregations:

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