Maintenance Costs Reduction - Huntsman

Huntsman’s objective was to reduce fixed maintenance costs by 10%. Not simply by drastically forcing down contractors’ rates, but by working together in a more efficient way, or by professionalizing the outsourcing policy. PDM defined the framework of the new outsourcing policy and established the co-operation model needed for the future. In this way, Huntsman’s policy points were translated pragmatically into a blueprint for the future working method. At the same time, a co-operation model was developed with the contractors, including a clearly worded description of responsibilities, the method of co-operation, the reporting structure, and the commercial conditions.