Process industries -oil, chimicals, metal, glass, paper, other materials…- are characterized by capital-intensive processes which are at the root of cyclical effects, due to the difficulties in adjusting supply to demand.

1. In normal production conditions: material yield is a key performance lever.
2. Product and service innovation increase complexity yet also helps/soften cyclical effects.
3. Anticipation is key but it requires being able to accurately interpret market signal/shift in demand.
4. Once these have been identified, adapting sales policy and/or industrial capacities becomes crucial. 


Based on its expertise and experience in the industry, Headlink has developed a proven approach  to help its customers overcome the challenges they face entailing:

• the redesign of the planning architecture
• the definition and launch of new services
• rethinking of commitments with customers
• the development of operational flexibility
• increasing cohesion in the decision-making chain.
  
  

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For a leader in the steel industry
Definition and supply chain performance plan in 20 European plants 
 
For a leader in the paper industry
Redesign of planning processes and related tools to support the green services/products innovations