Volatile markets and demand, new technologies, environmental challenges: process industries are under pressure to control their costs and be innovative

Process industries have one thing in common: they are highly capital-intensive, and their production costs are linked to manufacturing processes and depreciation. Thus, economic performance depends above all on implementing effective CAPEX optimization strategies, one of Avencore’s areas of excellence. However, even if the production assets are already in place, we can still improve competitiveness by optimizing OPEX. Avencore has demonstrated that it is possible to reduce the costs of a new industrial asset by 30-40%. With OPEX projects, a 10-15% cost reduction is a realistic objective. 

Adopting digital solutions like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve efficiency and productivity. AI is proving invaluable for identifying concrete improvements, especially regarding predictive maintenance. By anticipating potential breakdowns, it reduces unplanned downtime and minimizes the associated costs, thereby guaranteeing maximum operational continuity. Our practical approach to digitalization and the methods applied by Avencore experts make it possible to achieve concrete and measurable gains that transform operations, while ensuring that your teams are on board and developing their skills.

Faced with an urgent environmental challenge, process industries are looking to reduce their impact on the environment while maintaining their operational efficiency. Technological advances play a crucial role in this transformation. Energy-efficient processes, renewable energies, and carbon capture and storage technologies all help to limit greenhouse gas emissions. To support you, Avencore relies on proven Design-to-Green methodologies (derived from the Design-to-Cost methodology) that can be applied to control the environmental impact, proven eco-design tools, multi-sector benchmarks and ongoing training for its consultants on the latest approaches to reduce the carbon footprint.  

Geopolitical tensions, raw material volatility, regulations, and unforeseen events are increasingly disrupting commercial flows, requiring manufacturers to be more responsive to limit the impact on their operations. For process industries, characterized by extensive and heterogeneous supplier networks, dealing with this increasing complexity in their supply chains is a major challenge. Avencore helps its customers to define and implement tailor-made Supply Chain and Purchasing strategies to secure supplies.