Severstal and Afanex Consulting have completed a project to develop process analytics in procurement processes

2026: Celonis Implementation

Severstal"" implemented additional process analytics models based on. Celonis The experts Afanex Consulting provided methodological and technological support, developed analytical models and customized the system to meet the requirements of the metallurgical company. This was announced Severstal on March 10, 2026.

The developed analytical models cover the stages of approval of tender documentation, agreement and conclusion of contracts, and payment. The system makes it possible to identify non-conformities to the established regulations - both one-time deviations and stable patterns of behavior, to analyze the causes of their occurrence in dynamics and by subdivisions, to compare the actual course of operations with regulatory routes.

As a result of the project, the team prepared a list of key reasons for the deviations and confirmed the correctness of the hypothesis of the direction of development of procurement.

We not only streamline key processes, but also lay the foundation for long-term improvements. Thanks to Process Mining, we can identify variances in operations, analyze their causes and speed up coordination in procurement. This project not only improves our operational efficiency, but also strengthens our position as a leader in the use of Data-driven management technologies in industry, "commented Dmitry Sakhno, Director of Raw Materials Sales and Procurement at Severstal.