The Blog for Business Performance Improvement
Manufacturing and maintenance environments are inherently high-risk, with heavy machinery, moving parts, and hazardous materials creating potential hazards daily. Over the past decade, technology has transformed how …Read More
Supply chain disruptions are an all-too-familiar phenomenon for modern businesses. Amid rising risks and awareness, many organizations have embraced disaster response planning, but unexpected scenarios are still both …Read More
“I have a foreboding of…when the United States is a service and information economy; where nearly all manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries…” – Carl Sagan, 1995 We’ve heard the rhetoric …Read More
Equipment reliability is a fundamental pillar in oil and gas production. From upstream drilling to downstream refining, operations depend on machinery that works consistently under high pressure, fluctuating temperatures, …Read More
In industrial operations, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) functions are essential but often overlooked as a source of inefficiency. While MRO spend typically accounts for less than 10% of a company’s total …Read More
Smart factories are redefining how supply chains operate, making production lines faster, more accurate, and better connected than ever. At the heart of this transformation is the integration of advanced technologies that …Read More
Mining companies are embracing operational excellence to remain competitive, profitable, and sustainable in a challenging and rapidly evolving industry. Operational Excellence is the cultural and process foundation that …Read More
Poor asset management can result in significant financial losses beyond the cost of replacement, with reputational damage, compromised data, and operational disruption a few of many risks involved. Effective asset …Read More
Operational excellence is the pursuit of enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in business processes. Traditionally, companies relied on established methods to optimize their operations. However, artificial …Read More
In industries that rely on lifting and hoisting heavy loads, understanding load limits is crucial to preventing rigging accidents. Proper knowledge of working load limits (WLL), safety factors, and best practices can …Read More
