Introduction
The process industry is capital-intensive and is characterized by strong and relentless international competition. Certain operations and processes are also high risk. This means that process companies need to be on the top of their game if they wish to survive and grow in these difficult conditions. Building Operational Excellence into the Process Industry has been designed to explain the main factors of operational excellence and how to build them into a coherent improvement programme for the process industry. The latest tools and techniques are introduced and explained with a minimum of jargon so that delegates can see how to use them in their situation.
The following aspects are covered in a straightforward way with case study examples being used to illustrate how best to apply them:
- Safety, risk, and continuity of operations
- People management
- Plant reliability
- Quality systems
- Costing
Course Objectives of Building Operational Excellence in the Process Industry
To provide a step-by-step guide to operational excellence - starting with foundations and building up to best practice that will deliver maximum business benefits. By virtue of dynamic participation in this seminar, it is to be expected that delegates will make a substantial, positive impact on the operational regime within their home organization. At the end of this seminar participants will have:
- A solid understanding of best practice techniques for achieving operational excellence
- An understanding of a range of technical and human risks and their implications to the operational organization.
- The ability to design a tailored operational improvement plan for their organization which tackles the major risk areas.
- A practical approach to developing an action plan to utilize these technologies in their own areas of responsibility, fitting them into the overall operations strategy, and measuring benefits
Conference Process of Building Operational Excellence in the Process Industry
This workshop is designed to be a hands-on, stimulating experience. The program is highly interactive with many discussions and facilitated practice sessions led by speakers who are at the forefront of their field.
Conference Benefits of Building Operational Excellence in the Process Industry
Individuals exposed to this training will develop new insights into international best practices. They will learn why the best companies in the world see operations management as the key to delivering the right quality product at the lowest costs.
Technical knowledge and the ability to engage with colleagues are both keys to achieving operational excellence. Both of these areas are addressed in this course.
Conference Results of Building Operational Excellence in the Process Industry
Organizations that apply effectively operations best-practice methodologies are able to better compete on the global stage. The participants of this course and their teams will be better positioned to positively influence the organization with innovative ideas and techniques that in turn produce a higher-performing organization.
On completion of this seminar, the delegate will be able to critically analyze the methodologies employed within the organization and instigate improvements where required.
Core Competencies of Building Operational Excellence in the Process Industry
The delegates will develop an understanding of the key aspects of operational excellence within the process industry and how best to apply them in their situation.
On completion of the course, the delegates should have the confidence to propose operational improvements and deal effectively with any specialists or service providers in order to deliver an effective improvement program.
Conference Outlines of Building Operational Excellence in the Process Industry
Day 1: Safety
- Safety first
- Behavioral safety
- Risk Assessment
- Permits to Work, Hazard & Operability Studies and other common systems
- Analyzing Near Misses, Incidents & Accidents
- Complete Safety Management System
Day 2: Continuity of Operations – Plant Reliability
- Operational Risks
- Vulnerability & Resilience Assessment
- Reliability Improvement
- Plant Asset Care
- Developing the Right Maintenance Strategy
- Agile Manufacturing
Day 3: Quality
- Process Control
- Six Sigma: minimizing the six losses and seven wastes
- Continuous Improvement Model
- Quality Assurance
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Error Proofing Techniques
Day 4: Costing
- Costing systems
- Lean manufacturing
- Inventory control systems
- Life cycle approach to equipment selection
- Asset management
- Benchmarking
Day 5: People Management / Development
- Leadership
- Empowerment & Engagement
- Change Management
- Performance Management Systems
- Skills & Competency Development
- Problem Solving
About Cairo
Cairo is a mesmerizing assortment of iconic monuments, bustling markets, and ancient sites encircled by a vast and sprawling metropolis. At its core lies a maze-like medieval quarter. A world away from the modern side of the city, it boasts a seductive blend of intricate mosques, jostling crowds, madrasas, and traditional hammams. No visit could be complete without visiting the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids that preside over the city's horizon. Whether you come to delve into the city's ancient past, dive into colorful souqs, sip mint tea and contemplate thousands of years of history or explore the city's cosmopolitan side, you'll be left with memories to last a lifetime.
Things to do and places to visit in Cairo
The multi-layered capital of Egypt offers its visitors lively markets, authentic restaurants, and a multitude of ancient sights and archeological findings. Gaze in wonder at the Pyramids, take an awe-inspiring look at Tutankhamen's burial mask, shop for handmade souvenirs in the bazaars or hop on a sunset cruise down the Nile and embrace the sensory overload that is Cairo.
Take a vacation in Cairo and you can:
- Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, one of Ancient Egypt's great mysteries.
- Explore the ramparts of the Salah El-Din Citadel.
- Join locals drinking coffee at Fishawi Café, one of Cairo's first cafes and most important meeting spots.
- Marvel at the seemingly endless historical artifacts on display at the Egyptian Museum.
- Learn about the Ummayad, Ottoman, and Ayyubbid dynasties and more at the Museum of Islamic Art.
- Haggle for souvenirs and gifts at the Khan el-Khalili souk.
- See one of the world's oldest universities at the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the city's original mosques.
- Take a tour of the showstopping Giza pyramids.
- Savor local cuisine such as mezze in the old city.
- Wander through the labyrinth-like streets of Coptic Cairo, the city's ancient quarter, and spot Roman relics.