Management
Securely manage manufacturing operations through the power of the Web
This approach, implemented at U.S. Oil & Refining Co.'s Tacoma Port refinery, safeguards plant integrity and applies the latest measures to prevent leakage of confidential data
Creating plant operating excellence with measurable results
For an average-sized refinery, these improvements should deliver an economic benefit of $25 million/year
Project management system for a concurrent engineering framework
Case study of a project in India demonstrates how a planning structure was applied to complete the job on a fast track
Discover a powerful tool for scheduling in ERM systems
Employing practical cross-functional links between production and financial planning in this process helps to produce effective results
Transforming a noncompetitive enterprise
Shift your company’s culture into a higher gear by reviewing these sound management principles
Systems approach for small capital projects
Execute jobs worth $1 million or less with efficiency and cost / schedule control
Training today’s process plant manager
Interviews with heads of facilities reveal the need for specific education and development skills
A look at the new ISO 9000:2000
Here are answers to questions such as: What’s the difference between the old and revised standard? Will it be more difficult to implement? Will it change the way a business is run?
Alliance contract sets standards for teamwork
This successful approach for a refinery revamp uses shared benefits and losses based on aggressive schedule, cost, quality and safety goals
Can project success and failure be predicted?
Model defines work phases and indicates where team decline is most likely
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