CSP Optimization
NEXT Compression supplied two (2) reciprocating compressors for fuel gas compression as part of the University of Toronto’s CSP Optimization project.
On the heels of NEXT forming by merge of legacy companies, we landed several projects. Executing these projects was the priority, so we dealt with a period of competing internal standards and inadequate resource loading and allocation tools.
Below is a table outlining some of the factors that limited our ability to execute this project to our own standard of excellence, as well as actions taken and the results.
| Issue | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Poor resource allocation and tracking | Implementation of Primavera Implementation of Kronos Integration of Primavera and Kronos with SAP Establishment of clearly defined cost-codes |
Ability to track resource commitments and identify loading problems |
| Static scheduling resource | Implementation of Primavera Implementation of Kronos Integration of Primavera and Kronos with SAP Establishment of clearly defined cost-codes |
Ability to foresee how loading issues, missed deliveries, resource changes will impact prior commitments |
| Poor historical project tracking | Implementation of Primavera Implementation of Kronos Integration of Primavera and Kronos with SAP Establishment of clearly defined cost-codes |
Ability to break down and review overruns and overestimations in detail to provide better information for future scheduling and costing. |
| Sales: Non-clear scope definitions (reliance on “industry expectations”) |
Proposal template review and updates Terms and Conditions review and update Detailed customer kick-off with sales, engineering, design, quality after PO |
Every customer gets a NEXT package, not a blend of legacy items filled with inconsistencies.
Reduced risk of missed deficiencies in review |
| Design: Competing standards |
SolidWorks as the standard modelling software AutoCad as the standard PID software Single set of NEXT processes Standard PID/UID layouts |
Every customer gets a NEXT package, not a blend of legacy items filled with inconsistencies.
Reduced risk of missed deficiencies in review |
| Engineering: Competing standards |
Standardize specs Standardize purchasing Separate engineering and project management responsibilities, establish teams |
Every customer gets a NEXT package, not a blend of legacy items filled with inconsistencies.
Reduced risk of missed deficiencies in review |
| Manufacturing: Competing processes | Standardize processes Engineering and design standards helped clarify scope and eliminate discrepancies |
Every customer gets a NEXT package, not a blend of legacy items filled with inconsistencies.
Reduced risk of missed deficiencies in review |
| Poor communication internally | Company-wide training in Fierce Conversations Accountability checks with maintaining Fierce principles Reinforcement of honesty, transparency, vulnerability |
Healthy promises Results delivered Trust |
| Poor communication with customers, specifically for problems | Company-wide training in Fierce Conversations Accountability checks with maintaining Fierce principles Reinforcement of honesty, transparency, vulnerability |
Healthy promises Results delivered Trust |
We did not execute this project to our satisfaction, but we have learned from it and become better for it. We aren’t perfect but we are committed to improving ourselves, our process, and our packages and we hope the table above demonstrates that commitment.
These units are running and we continue to work towards resolution of operational issues through remote support, site-visits, and third-party involvement.
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