Essential Tools
Process Evaluation Studies
For most products, we can identify a variety of
physical or chemical process routes and assess alternatives for
their technological and economical attractiveness. Economic
parameters such as consumption and investment figures are then
calculated on the basis of preliminary process designs. We also take
into account complexity, ease of operation and technological risks.
Process Debottlenecking Studies and
Troubleshooting
Production capacity is usually limited by a relatively small
number of factors. Identifying these items and thoroughly analyzing
their role often leads to an increase in capacity at relative low
investment cost.
Value Analyses
Value Analysis holds a mirror up to a project in
order to maximize value. We first identify functional units. Then,
together with the customer, we attempt to eliminate unnecessary
functions and include those that are missing. When cost reduction is
the main objective, it is usually possible to make considerable
savings.
Technology Risk Analyses
Together with production managers and other
stakeholders, we assess all the risks that may impact the
reliability of a plant. We also confirm that no unacceptable risks
have been overlooked and that sufficient precautions have been taken
to reduce risks related to product quality, plant capacity, HSE and
‘white spots’ in the operation.
Competitive Cost Analysis
In order to analyze how competitive a business is, we
assess competitive advantage by creating cost curves for products
which illustrate the position of the business in relation to its
main competitors. We can link prices and profits, demand, capacity
and costs (note that these do not take depreciation into account).
Using sophisticated software, we review scenarios that can
provide radical new insights into your business.
