Integrated Programs For Manufacturing and Utilities
OPD provides a structured approach to progressively enhancing asset management performance addressing all the individually complex and tightly interwoven issues including equipment, safety, methods, human and information systems. A number of these critical issues are discussed below.
1.Audit
The Audit is an entirely objective appraisal of the information systems requirements, data capture and usage, and business objectives related to the management of your physical assets. The findings from the Audits indicate the most cost-effective way forward for the information support systems. They require extensive and in-depth
knowledge of information systems, maintenance and asset management processes and tools. This is a rare combination of skills, but one which results in appropriate questions being asked and an objective appraisal of problem and opportunities to be made. You will benefit from the early endorsement of your strategy and/or see ways to avoid expensive errors.
2.The Best of the Best Practices
Data, Information, Knowledge & Wisdom -The collection, quality and visible usage of appropriate information underpins the whole process. Good data must be combined with expert knowledge in a consistent and structured way. The data is also an asset that needs to be managed and maintained. Our world-leading expertise will guide you through the minefield of information requirements, data usage, methods of collection and storage and the validation and retention of quality.
3.Maintenance & Inspection Strategy
Off-the-shelf solutions such as Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Plant Turnaround Maintenance System (PTMS), Conditioning Monitoring System (CMS) or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) are beneficial but not adequate. The economic justifications, planning and Implementation issues are also usually underestimated. An integrated approach must cope with day-to-day 'fire fighting' while introducing a structured and criticality-prioritized review of future threats and maintenance requirements. We offer a cohesive and customized combination of methods, including uniquely quantified cost/risk optimization of the resulting strategies.
4. Resources
The 'soft issues' are usually critical - getting the best out of employees, contractors, suppliers and even clients. Motivation, communication and ownership can be vastly improved by simple
but vital actions. Similarly, materials, spares, facilities and logistics support can all be aligned with, and contribute visibly to, the corporate goal. Our guidance focuses strongly on achieving such alignment and recognized contribution.
5.Continous Improvement
Achieving genuine and sustained improvement programmes requires a blend of tools, skills, teams and understanding/motivation. Our unique range of experience will help you to put the pieces in place, ensuring that the resulting process work effectively and are self-sustaining. We are interested only in creating stable, co-coordinated and 'home-owned' solutions.
The main client benefits are:
- Higher output
- Lower operations costs
- Longer asset life
- Focus on core business
- Risk sharing
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