The document introduces STOworx, a cloud-based methodology platform designed to support planning and execution of shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages. It aims to help organizations achieve lean manufacturing and first-quartile performance through innovation in methodology, technology, and people. STOworx provides benefits like eliminating spreadsheets, integrating with ERP systems, customizable dashboards, and managing multiple events. It is based on proven best practices and aims to establish high-performance through effective methodology, data management, and competency development.
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Introduction
In today’s economic environment, with oil prices hovering around
$45.00/bbl, manufacturers must consider opportunities to go lean
To ensure business profitability and sustainability, and to reward
shareholders and investors, the upstream sector of the oil & gas
industry must position themselves as a first-quartile producer
(Solomon)
Each area of business must be scrutinized for its contribution
Methodology (Business Processes and Best-practices)
Technology (Data Integrity and Document Control)
People (Competency and Skill-base)
At STO Navigator Inc., Canada, our goal is to assist Organizations in
the achievement of lean manufacturing and first-quartile
performance through innovation—in methodology, technology, and
people—on STO events worldwide…
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Industry Challenge
Low oil price and uncertain economy
Reduced workforce due to downsizing and lay offs
Data integrity (multiple spreadsheets and ad hoc in-house
databases) resulting in:
A lack of communication
Poor decision-making
Wasted effort
Duplication
Missed opportunities
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About STOworx®
Cloud-and web-based methodology platform designed to support
the planning and execution of first quartile shutdowns,
turnarounds, and outages.
Developed by seasoned STO (Shutdown, Turnaround, Outage)
professionals with more than 25 years of best-practice procedures
and tools, all incorporated into STOworx® to create a secure,
transparent methodology platform where each stakeholder can
contribute to the success of production facility STO events.
STOworx® return on investment is based on lean manufacturing,
increasing efficiency, access to real-time information,
communication, data integrity, and effective decision-making.
User-based subscription, low-cost, flexible pricing based on number
of Users, projects, timeframe, modules, and client contribution.
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Key Benefits
STOworx® eliminates the need for multiple, unsecure spreadsheets
and ad hoc in-house databases
Compatible with ERP (SAP) and Oracle Primavera P6 for seamless,
secure data management and control (drag’n drop functionality)
User-based with secure login by
team members and contractors
with customizable access to
enhance efficiency and security
Customizable KPI (Key Performance Dashboards) for each
stakeholder with compliance monitoring and email alerts
Manage and control multiple STO events across each business unit
and/or corporate operation
Integrate your own methodologies, best-practices and tools
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HpO (High-performance Organization)
A High-performance Organization combines lean manufacturing
with a contributing culture, driven by leadership vision and
management mission.
Each resource is recognized for their contribution through the
assignment of value-added activities, managed on compliance &
performance dashboards for continuous improvement.
Establishes the movement from current status to first-quartile (best
in industry in terms of operational profitability and sustainability).
Methodology provides the roadmap, supported
by best-practices.
Technology supports the methodology for
efficient, real-time access to secure data.
Competencies are achieved through training and
coaching by experienced managers.
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Lean Manufacturing & First-quartile Achievement
Data management and control is vital.
A methodology is supported by the best technology to create data
for analysis, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Custom compliance and performance dashboards are critical to
first-quartile achievement, measuring:
PE Ratio
Indirect vs. Direct Costs
Resources (Earned-value against planned Indirect Activities, e.g.,
Planning)
Strategic Business Planning will establish methods to reduce
indirect overhead while increasing efficiency; for example, reduce
the number of contractor resource required for planning by bringing
planning in-house and creating Planned Job Package Libraries.
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STOworx® Methodology Foundation
STOworx® is designed to support a formal, proven STO methodology
and best-practices; a technology toolbox to support each
stakeholder through each phase of a STO event
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STOworx® Methodology Platform
Secure cloud- and web-based solution for effective planning
and efficient execution of your STO events
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STOworx® Mission Control
Transparent platform to enhance stakeholder communication with
real-time dashboards and action item assignments
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STOworx® Milestone Schedule & Action Items
Assign milestone activities and track action items for each STO team
member and stakeholder for transparent leadership and effective
communication and project status
Enter near-miss incidents, track lessons-learned,
create/assign/track issues and assign responsibility with email alerts
and status tracking to ensure assignments are completed in a timely
fashion (run all meetings in STOworx® and record minutes)
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STOworx® Job Packs & Work Package Management Module
Develop accurate Job Pack scope and standard, best-practice Work
Packages in conjunction with your contracting strategy
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STOworx® Work Package Module
Develop standard Work Packages with secure, transparent access
for stakeholder contribution and review
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STOworx® Completions Module
Avoid start-up delays due to non-compliance and paperwork trails.
Issue Mechanical Completions Certificates when each sub-system is
confirmed mechanically complete and ready for PSSR and Start-up
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STOworx® Future Modules
We’re working to develop modules to support the overall
methodology including, but not limited to:
Readiness Assessment Module
Training Modules
Risk Mitigation & Strategic Planning Module
Blinding & Isolation Module
Permit to Work Module
Contacting & Procurement Module
Process Safety Module
Turnaround Critique Module
Work Package Libraries & Community of Practice Module
Budget Development & Cost Control Module
Integration with Third-party Software Solutions
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Mobile Maintenance Equipment Scheduling & Tracking Module (optional)
STOworx® integrates with GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
to establish real-time scheduling and tracking of mobile equipment
Schedulers can reserve, schedule, and track the mobilization of
maintenance equipment to ensure just-on-time arrival, saving
millions in lost time and indirect costs
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Current Events
Since its conception in 2015 STOworx® has captured the interest of
several Organizations and Resellers internationally
STOworx® Completions Module was co-created during a major
Turnaround at an Ammonia facility in Australia, resulting in early
start-up (6 hours to receive Mechanical Completions versus a
previous time of 36 hours, at $15K USD/hour)
STOworx® has established its EU Reseller to deploy STOworx® at
refineries in the Netherlands (www.advando.nl/en)
STOworx® is currently negotiating with United Safety (Houston) to
develop a Process Safety Module
Nynas (a Swedish Organization) is considering STOworx® as its STO
methodology platform
Our development strategy remains focused on early adopter
deployment with a major, multi-national as a win/win opportunity
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Additional Support
STOworx® is supported by STO Navigator Inc., Canada
(www.stonavigator.ca) and IPEC Project Systems, Malaysia
(www.ipecsystems.com.my)
Class room practical and theory training for Oracle Primavera P6 for
STO (Dynamic Scheduling Methodology)
Coaching to enhance employee and contractor competence in:
Work scope development/budget control
Strategic planning
Work package development
Contractor management
Readiness Assessments
Gap Analysis
Lean Manufacturing for Maintenance/Reliability consulting
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Thank you…
For continued interest contact our STOworx® representatives
Ej (Ted) Lister (co-creator) ejlister@stoworx.com
Lakhbeer Singh (Reseller SEA) Lakhbeer.Singh@ipecsystems.com.my
Website: www.stoworx.com