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 Istanbul
Few places compare to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, whose enormous size straddles both Europe and Asia, forming a bridge between western and eastern cultures. Resting upon the natural harbor of the Golden Horn, the skyline of the once-Constantinople is pierced with minarets and ancient monuments that embody centuries of history. While it is brimming with historical landmarks and colorful markets, modern Istanbul is also well represented through its contemporary art scene, European-style café culture, world-class dining venues.
Things to do and places to visit in Istanbul
Istanbul is teeming with attractions and landmarks from historic sights and unique cuisine to lively markets and unmistakable culture. It is a thriving city, with a myriad of things to do that skillfully manage to blend every aspect of both the contemporary and the historical world.
On a city break in Istanbul be sure to:
- Visit a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath, whose origins date back to Roman times.
- Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul's most spectacular monuments that dominate the skyline.
- Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, one of Istanbul's most visited museums, home to over 80,000 artifacts.
- Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel built in the 4th century.
- Be dazzled by the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
- Go shopping for exotic products and Turkish delights in the Spice Bazaar.
- Cross the bridge connecting Europe and Asia against the backdrop of the Bosphorus, or take a Bosphorus cruise.
- Taste the diversity and flavor of Turkish cuisine.
- Admire panoramas of the city from the Galata Tower.
- Walk through Taksim Square, the city's dynamic square that never sleeps.