When changes - such as those triggered by the current crisis - hit unexpectedly and organizations are pushed to react quickly, effective workforce planning becomes a strategic advantage.
In our latest interview, our Co‑Founder Lana Jansen highlights how WePlan supports companies in challenging times, which industries trust our solutions, and how one platform can adapt to completely different operational realities.
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Which industries is WePlan the ideal solution for, and why?
"WePlan is built for industries with high levels of regulation and complex qualification requirements of workforce, where information flows constantly from multiple teams, and where operational dynamics can change within minutes. These are environments that demand integration, precision and speed.
Today, we support airlines, airports, ground and cargo handling companies and MRO providers around the world. And our platform is intentionally designed to serve many more labor‑intensive sectors. No matter the industry, the challenges are similar: fast changes, many stakeholders, strict rules, and the need for quick coordination.
WePlan delivers standardization in planning, automation of data feeds, and full transparency, enabling teams to plan faster, more accurately, and with far greater resilience."
Industries are different. How can WePlan cover such diverse needs?
"Every one of our clients receives dedicated attention. When needed, we develop new features together. For us, customers are not just users, they are partners. At WePlan, we stay close to their challenges, understand where their industries are heading, and take the next step before change arrives. Our mission is to innovate proactively so our clients always stay a step ahead of the competition.
We at WePlan also bring something rare to the market: more than 60 years of combined experience in workforce planning within the aviation industry. We don’t just deliver software, we deliver expertise. We help companies rethink their planning processes, make smarter decisions, and operate with the confidence that comes from real industry benchmarks and proven best practices.
At WePlan, we provide a powerful Core Module as the foundation. On top of that, clients can flexibly add modules such as Roster Analytics, Optimization, or Duty Scheduling - depending on what their organization requires. This modular approach ensures that every customer can choose exactly the capabilities they need to close their planning gaps and strengthen their operations."
How can WePlan support organizations in crisis situations like the current one?
"In a crisis, speed, clarity, and adaptability become essential, and this is exactly where WePlan is strongest. The current crisis makes this clearer than ever. When flight plans change overnight, when certain airports are suddenly no longer served, or when new routes need to be introduced at short notice, the impact on workforce planning is immediate. Teams face rapidly shifting regulations, unexpected staff shortages, and constant operational uncertainty. And they must respond fast.
With WePlan, organizations can run rapid what‑if scenarios to understand how these disruptions affect their staffing requirements within minutes. If schedules shift, WePlan immediately shows which qualifications are needed, where capacity is available, and where adjustments are required based on live data from all operational systems. The Optimizer then solves the puzzle in minutes, giving planners the freedom to run multiple scenarios at the same time, analyze them, and choose the ideal one to execute.
Instead of simply reacting to crises, they gain the ability to manage recovery proactively by reducing manual workload, staying in sync with surrounding systems, and supporting decision‑making even under extreme conditions."