Operations Analysis

Optimisation Systems Development

Management Systems Analysis

Decision-Support Applications

Refinery, Petrochemical & Process Plant Modelling


Supply Chain Optimisation

supply chain optimisation

Strategic Studies / Audits

Services offered

Blending modelling services

Deliverables

Executive summary reports prepared for study results, including solutions and options available.

Economic evaluations utilise published market pricing information and differentials, and include freight, shipping & operating costs, as well as estimates of storage costs, and other holding costs involved in product terminaling and distribution.


Protos Revenue Improvement Survey

supply chain optimisation

Protos Consulting has developed a Revenue Improvement Survey methodology which offers clients an independent review of business operations. The goal of the Survey is to uncover synergies and opportunities to increase Gross Margin.

The Revenue Improvement Survey is carried out for processing plants, including oil refineries, petrochemical plants, shipping terminals and product blending facilities. The Survey approach is also applicable to gas processing plants, LNG, NGL recovery and mineral processing facilities. The Revenue Improvement methodology can also be used to improve the performance of biomass, bio-refinery and renewable energy generation facilities.

The Survey Focus is on 4 key operational areas where change can bring significant improvements to Gross Margin :

The Survey Methodology


The Survey Analysis includes a review of IT infrastructure and the decision-support systems and software currently in use for selecting plant fuels, feedstocks, operating modes, product routings, product formulations and delivery schedules.

In-house modelling tools used for analysis:

Project execution

A survey typically requires a two week on-site visit to gather information and conduct brief interviews with key decision-makers in operations, planning, trading, supply, marketing, and sales & distribution.

A further 15 days are required for analysis, modelling and preparation of a summary report highlighting opportunities for revenue improvement. In addition the survey provides an action plan to improve supply chain management and facilitate supply chain optimisation initiatives.

The Revenue Improvement Survey also includes a quantification of improvements to Gross Margin and a global perspective ensures the survey provides comparisons for trends and insights on future developments.

Deliverables:

The Survey Summary Report is normally delivered within 6 weeks of the on-site visits. Improvement items are identified with examples given of more profitable operations.

For more information, contact Protos Consulting International.