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Our convictions

Transforming the process industry with excellence

The process industry demands a combination of rigorous optimization and constant innovation. OPEO supports this dual transformation.

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Industrial Strategy
Site restructuring, master plans (footprint), cost optimization and multi-site transformation.
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Operational Performance
End-to-end quality improvement, productivity gains (OEE), reduced cycle times and less waste.
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Supply Chain
Lead time reduction, inventory optimization and building lasting, resilient logistics chains.
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Digital & Innovation
Leveraging data, predictive maintenance, AI for process management, and improving product development practices.
Your expert

Let's talk about your Process Industry

Contact our expert to explore how OPEO can optimize your flows and strengthen the resilience of your supply chain.

Michael Valentin
Michael Valentin
Managing Partner and Founder

25 years of experience, including 5 years as a plant floor manager in the automotive industry and 20 years as an operations consultant, at McKinsey and then at OPEO. He has supported around 250 industrial sites across 4 continents. An expert in performance and industrial strategy, he is the author of 5 books, including The Tesla Way (Dunod), translated into 10 languages.

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Our references

Projects delivered

Concrete, measurable results achieved alongside our clients on the ground.

Chemical Industry
Context
Process optimization & planning - Fine chemicals group
Improved production process efficiency, reduced machine downtime and optimized S&OP planning across 4 plants.
Results
+27%Line productivity
−45%Unplanned downtime
−18%Raw material costs
Food & Beverage
Context
Operational excellence - European leader
Complete reorganization of multi-site logistics flows, strengthened regulatory compliance and improved customer service rate across the whole distribution network.
Results
70%→98%OTIF service rate
−32%Logistics costs
Materials & Construction
Context
Supply chain transformation - Cement producer
Overhaul of production and distribution flows, optimization of extraction quarries and improvement of a complex raw-material supply chain.
Results
+35%Extraction yield
−22%Transport costs
Petrochemicals
Context
Continuous improvement - French refinery
Lean manufacturing program, kaizen rollout and cultural transformation to embed operational excellence within production teams.
Results
−38%Energy consumption
+16%Unit uptime rate
Our Offerings

Solutions tailored to your challenges

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Full audit of operations and the supply chain to identify optimization levers, assess risks and define transformation priorities.
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Restructuring the production and logistics network to consolidate plants, optimize process flows and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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Structured program to transform production and logistics costs with a focus on competitiveness and lasting profitability.
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Improving chemical yields, reducing waste, optimizing energy efficiency and enhancing safety at process production plants.
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Deployment of lean management enriched with data analytics to identify waste, reduce lead times and drive continuous performance.
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Predictive analysis of operational data to detect hidden inefficiencies, anticipate failures and propose measurable solutions.
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Proprietary AI solutions tailored to process industry challenges, deployed in partnership with our regional technology partners.
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Complete transformation of an industrial site combining operational overhaul, process optimization and structural cost reduction.
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Restructuring the R&D operating model to accelerate innovation cycles, optimize resources and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
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Our team

Your expert contacts

Specialized consultants with direct hands-on experience in logistics and industrial operations.

Michael Valentin
Michaël VALENTIN
Founding Partner
Norman Pardanaud
Norman PARDANAUD
Project Director
Teimour Daly
Teimour DALY
Partner
Industries we serve

Industries we support

Fine ChemicalsFood & BeverageMaterials & MetallurgyPaper & Packaging
Supply Chain

Secure and strengthen
your value chain

Planning, sourcing, logistics: our Supply Chain experts work across the entire chain to reduce risk and cost.

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