Client Impacts

Optimized Upgrading Operations Processes to Drive 30% Cycle Time Improvement for Oil Sands Producer

Capabilities
Energy

Challenge

A leading oil sands producer was facing inefficient operator surveillance rounds, causing significant wasted effort and taking time away from other high value tasks.

The company needed help optimizing processes to reduce duplication and improve cycle time.

Approach

  • Mapped out current state round routes​ and completed gemba walks to time activities​

  • Reviewed rounds with technical personnel to identify opportunities for streamlining​

  • Leveraged data and digital control systems to identify improved means of check verification

  • Optimized routes for future state checks

Results

Number 1

Improved total rounds cycle time by 30%

Number 2

Streamlined standards to reduce rounds per shift by 50%

Number 3

Recouped $5M annually in operator time

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