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  • Effective management of turnaround interventions in the Oil & Gas sector

    In a sector where every hour of idle time translates into significant losses, how an organization manages its turnaround and shutdown interventions can determine its operational success. Each day of halted operations can result in losses exceeding millions of dollars per industrial unit. These scheduled shutdowns—mandated for technical, legal, or strategic reasons—represent both a necessity…

  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Principles, pillars, and implementation

    Production systems play a critical strategic role in organizations, serving as a key factor in competitiveness. What distinguishes leading companies is their ability to systematically and efficiently transform raw materials into finished products. At the core of this transformation are three essential elements: people, processes, and equipment. Managing these resources directly impacts production quality, flexibility,…

  • Safety stock in pull systems: How to size and optimize

    No value chain is immune to uncertainty. Safety stock acts as a buffer whenever there are fluctuations in consumption or delays in supply, ensuring that material flow is uninterrupted and that operations continue to respond consistently to market needs. Although essential for maintaining service levels, safety stock also represents occupied space and tied-up capital. The…

  • Divergent sector performance and economic uncertainty: How continuous improvement can drive business resilience

    In a context of divergent sectoral performance and economic uncertainty, companies face similar challenges regardless of their location. The example of the German economy in 2025 illustrates how different sector dynamics can impact organizations and how continuous improvement can be the key to ensuring resilience and securing growth. In 2025, the German economy presents two…

  • ESG in the Oil & Gas sector: trends, challenges and opportunities

    In recent years, the principles of sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) have evolved from an external concern to a fundamental factor in strategy development in the Oil & Gas sector. In an environment marked by growing regulatory pressure, investor demands, and civil society expectations, companies are facing a vital transition: the need to align…

  • How Kaizen Culture impacts business success

    Culture is one of the most critical factors in an organization’s success. It influences decision-making, team leadership, problem-solving, and challenge-tackling. Companies with strong, improvement-oriented cultures can adapt more quickly, engage employees more effectively, and achieve sustainable results. As Tony Hsieh said, “If you get the culture right, most of the other stuff will just take…

  • The future of maintenance in Oil & Gas: Artificial intelligence and technological innovation  

    Amidst extreme environments, dispersed assets, and growing demands for safety, efficiency, and sustainability, the Oil & Gas sector is radically transforming its approach to infrastructure maintenance. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twins, drones, and autonomous robots are enabling a more connected, predictive, and data-driven approach. This article explores…

  • Continuous improvement academies in the Oil & Gas sector: Building a culture of operational excellence

    In the highly competitive and regulated Oil & Gas sector, the ability to continuously develop skills has become a strategic advantage. Complex operations, stringent safety requirements, volatile markets, and relentless pressure for efficiency, demand the urgent training of teams capable of driving continuous improvement in a systematic, aligned, and sustainable way. It is against this…

  • Lean transformation in upstream: A success story in the Oil & Gas sector

    -50% Well delivery time -40% Logistics lead time 4x Financial return compared to the initial goal Leading multinational in the Oil & Gas sector This project was conducted at a leading multinational company in the Oil & Gas sector, with operations spread across onshore and offshore units. The organization is recognized for its strict safety,…

  • Lean transformation in a lubricant manufacturing plant

    -20% Finished goods stock -12% Scrap rate +7 pp. Perfect Order indicator A benchmark in lubricant production This project was developed in one of the leading industrial units for lubricant production, part of a company in the energy sector with a strong presence in multiple markets. The unit was responsible for ensuring the availability of…