Solvay at LogiChem 2026: Accelerating time-to-value in chemical supply chain planning with OMP

At LogiChem 2026, Solvay, a global chemical pioneer, will showcase how it transformed supply chain planning with OMP's Unison Planning™ for Chemicals. On March 24 in Rotterdam, Solvay will present how it increased agility, strengthened resilience, and accelerated time-to-value. Expect practical insights, real-world challenges, and tangible results, delivered in partnership with OMP, a leader in AI-powered supply chain planning.

Solvay’s AI-driven supply chain planning transformation

Christian Backaert, Global Supply Chain Excellence Manager at Solvay, will guide attendees through the company’s global planning transformation. Solvay leveraged OMP’s deep chemical industry expertise and the proven Unison Planning^TM platform to stay ahead of disruption.

Implemented fast and built on solid foundations, the solution is already delivering measurable value. Looking ahead, Solvay is moving toward more advanced AI-powered planning to further accelerate decision-making and strengthen resilience.

His session will cover:

How cross-functional collaboration and solid data foundations unlocked value early
The role of AI-enabled decision-making in accelerating agility and resilience
Concrete results achieved and how Solvay is scaling its roadmap for end-to-end visibility

“Strong collaboration, solid data, and smart decision-making were the keys to unlocking early value, and this is just the beginning of what we're building with OMP.” – Christian Backaert, Solvay

Why chemical supply chain leaders should attend

Held March 24–25 in Rotterdam, LogiChem 2026 brings together chemical supply chain leaders tackling volatility with AI and digital innovation. With geopolitical shifts, sustainability demands, compliance complexity, and fluctuating costs reshaping the industry, Solvay’s session reveals how AI-driven planning can turn complexity into a strategic advantage.

Meet OMP at LogiChem 2026

As a conference sponsor, OMP welcomes attendees to booth 7 to explore how Unison Planning™ and UnisonIQ turn planning complexity into clarity, boosting decision velocity and improving decision quality across the chemical industry.

Session at a glance

Title: Accelerating agility: How Solvay digitalized their planning for a resilient supply chain
Speaker: Christian Backaert, Global Supply Chain Excellence Manager at Solvay
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2:30 – 2:50 pm CEST
Where: De Doelen Convention Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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Contact

Jan Lemmens, Senior Industry Manager Chemicals
Phone: +32 3 650 22 80
Email: jlemmens@omp.com

About Solvay

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.