Simplifying planning across business units with one connected system
At Keyrus & Friends 9th Edition, we explored how organisations can simplify planning when different business units, processes, and planning cycles need to work together.
Jan Vandewalle and Amber Vluymans from Umicore shared how the company brought budgeting, forecasting, and its strategic plan together on one connected platform creating a more consistent approach to planning across the organisation.
The session offered practical insights into how connecting planning processes and data can help teams work more efficiently and adapt more easily as business needs change.
Key facts
Session: How Umicore simplified planning across business units with one connected system
Speakers: Jan Vandewalle, Umicore; Amber Vluymans, Umicore
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
Event: Keyrus & Friends 9th Edition
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Location: Gare Maritime, Brussels
Organiser: Keyrus Belgium
The session was part of the Keyrus & Friends 9th edition, bringing together a curated community of leaders and experts in data, digital, AI and analytics for an afternoon of insights, discussions, and networking.
Interested in simplifying your own planning processes or connecting data across your organisation? Connect with our experts to discuss your challenges and explore what’s possible.
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