Today we’re talking about tech-driven turnarounds. Educating industry professionals on how KAP’s cutting-edge software platform and new location-independent approach are revolutionizing project controls for streamlined efficiency, transparency and cost-effectiveness is one of my favorite parts of my job.
KAP Is Your Tech-Enabled Project Controls Provider
Are you ready to experience a new era in turnarounds with KAP's tech-enabled solutions? Our STOlogix platform, powered by cutting-edge technology, guides users seamlessly from initial phase gates to post-turnaround evaluations. STOlogix is your one-stop shop, integrating tools like STOplanner, STOmap and the industry-standard Primavera for streamlined turnaround schedule management.Low-Tech is No More
I cannot emphasize enough the inefficiencies of relying on low-tech solutions like Excel for managing turnarounds. Our cloud-based STOplanner ensures transparency and mitigates the risks associated with corrupted data. STOlogix, as a whole, consolidates various Excel sheets into a cloud platform, enhancing accessibility, permission management, and overall consistency throughout the turnaround process.How STOlogix Benefits Users
As a cloud-based platform, STOlogix provides unlimited user access from anywhere, ensuring a user-friendly experience. Users are assigned permission levels, allowing for tailored access and data management. The benefits of transitioning to STOlogix are numerous, such as increased productivity, ease of onboarding, and a significant return on investment.
Remote Planning Scheduling with KAP
Another way that KAP is leveraging technology to transform STO outcomes is Remote Planning & Scheduling (RPS). RPS delivers clear benefits by ensuring cost-effectiveness, safety and the best talent in the game. Our unique unit-based pricing model, aligning seamlessly with your approved plan, guarantees lower costs because you can scale up and scale down, depending on your time frame. The strategic reduction of on-site staff not only contributes to lower expenses but also enhances safety by minimizing risks associated with field operations. We take responsibility for productivity, meaning you’re not paying for downtime. When we have skin in the game, you reap the benefits. With KAP, you experience the best of both worlds: lower costs and higher productivity.To sum it up, we at KAP Project Services, with our tech-enabled project controls and innovative solutions, are paving the way for more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective turnarounds in the digital age.
About the Author:
Sid Dickerson brings over 30 years of experience successfully estimating, planning, scheduling and executing turnarounds and projects in the chemical and refinery industry. His visionary leadership has been instrumental in steering KAP Project Services towards excellence in tech-driven turnaround solutions, specifically in the development of the STOlogix software platform.