In the oil and gas sector there are so many different software tools to utilize; which is the best. That will depend on the size of your organization and what you goals are in managing your material.
SAP is a good system and has an overall functionality for larger companies that will interface with multiple organizations. This is a large scale dynamic. Depending on your size and the depth of your interface this may not be what you want. For overall realistic success I would give SAP 5 out 5 for overall useful productivity.
AMOS is a productive system. When used in the way it was meant it can handle the functionality between the materials department and the maintenance function.
I will continue this discussion tomorrow.
Where is the moderization of the oil and gas industry? Where are their LEAN strategies? Where is their supply chain responsibility? Why do they forego cost saving measures in materials?
Monday, June 13, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Supply and Demand
I have recently venture outside of the offshore world and have ventured in to the on shore world. Although there are glaring contrasts the similarities are there.
Since coming to oil field over 6 years ago, most of what I have seen has not changed. Some companies are utilizing the technology available to stream line their supply chain and thus increase the bottom line. To often companies utilization of "middle men" cost them money they dont need to pay.
Acquiring the technology that helps you from the warehouse to the shipper and back to the warehouse can cut out allot of different hands in the pie.
SAP is a good system, it is cumbersome at times but it will get all the requirements met in your supply chain.
Lean strategies is a term thrown around that in most cases people dont really understand what it means. Lean, fit, not cash strapped. You can focus on the areas that are "piggy" and cut the fat. That can mean different ways of transport, cutting down on LTL, or maybe upgrading your current systems and utilizing less man hours to support your operation. Trimming the fat doesnt mean you have to get rid of people it just means you need to be able to look at the process from the beginning to the end and find the areas to trim.
David
Since coming to oil field over 6 years ago, most of what I have seen has not changed. Some companies are utilizing the technology available to stream line their supply chain and thus increase the bottom line. To often companies utilization of "middle men" cost them money they dont need to pay.
Acquiring the technology that helps you from the warehouse to the shipper and back to the warehouse can cut out allot of different hands in the pie.
SAP is a good system, it is cumbersome at times but it will get all the requirements met in your supply chain.
Lean strategies is a term thrown around that in most cases people dont really understand what it means. Lean, fit, not cash strapped. You can focus on the areas that are "piggy" and cut the fat. That can mean different ways of transport, cutting down on LTL, or maybe upgrading your current systems and utilizing less man hours to support your operation. Trimming the fat doesnt mean you have to get rid of people it just means you need to be able to look at the process from the beginning to the end and find the areas to trim.
David