Planning Case Studies
CASE STUDY:
Vattenfall
PROBLEM
- Strategic, long-term supply chain decisions for a mega-project
- Complex inter-relationships between most decisions
- Not sure the project could be financially viable
Scope and Approach
- Master supply chain planning
- System dynamics and real options modeling
- Options evaluation
- Implementation planning
RESULTS
- 13% reduction vs. baseline cost
- Minimized supply risks
- Internal alignment around critical financial commitments
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reduction vs. baseline cost with 5 key suppliers
CASE STUDY:
PDVSA
PROBLEM
- Bids above market price on a major capital program
Scope and Approach
- Benchmarking of major capital and long lead time equipment
- Cost engineering
- Financial analysis of project cost reduction potential
RESULTS
- 24% savings on selected major categories of equipment
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24% savings on selected major categories of equipment
CASE STUDY:
Gazprom
WHY BOSTON STRATEGIES WAS SELECTED
- Knowledge and experience with specialized rotating equipment
- Proven track record of quantifying equipment costs
- Clear, detailed process and reliable data that could be used in high-profile negotiations
Scope and Approach
- Cost benchmarking
- Cost modeling, parametric analysis, and sensitivity analyses
- Adaptation of costs to local (“in-country”) conditions
RESULTS
- 25% savings on cost of major capital equipment with key supplier
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