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UPM - iPlanSTO

UPM Biofuels selected IAMTech’s iPlanSTO turnaround software to digitise shutdown planning and execution at its Lappeenranta Biorefinery to enhance planning efficiency, drive data-informed decision-making, and ensure smooth execution of a major turnaround scheduled for 2024.

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The Brief

UPM recognised the need to replace its manual, spreadsheet-based shutdown planning tools with a modern, integrated solution. The primary objective was to streamline turnaround (STO) planning, improve coordination, and reduce administrative burden through seamless integration with their Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system.

UPM needed a software platform that could adapt to ongoing change—including a transition to a new ERP mid-project—and deliver compatibility with their existing Power BI reporting tools. With the global pandemic limiting on-site interaction, IAMTech also had to deliver remote implementation and training support to meet UPM’s operational deadlines.

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The Solution

IAMTech implemented iPlanSTO within just three months, delivering a fully integrated, ERP-connected platform capable of managing the full STO lifecycle—from scoping and planning to blinding and execution. iPlanSTO replaced siloed spreadsheets with a centralised digital environment, improving cross-team collaboration and data accuracy.

To support UPM’s field teams, IAMTech also deployed iPlanMobile, a companion app designed for offline progress tracking and on-site scope capture. The mobile technology enabled real-time data collection during both planning and execution phases, directly from the field. Following a successful trial and positive user feedback, UPM contributed to enhancements in the app that have since been incorporated into the core iPlanMobile platform.

At UPM Biofuels we invest in sustainable growth and innovate for a future beyond fossils - Digitizing our STO's and Maintenance is part of that investment. IAMTech delivered a robust, scalable, and user-friendly turnaround management system that aligns with UPM’s sustainability goals and commitment to innovation.

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