SOPs are frequently developed late in the project, after the design is completed and construction is well underway. They may be used for little other than operator training. Following the initial facility startup, they may even end up on a shelf collecting dust. In this environment SOPs have little influence on either the design or …

Successful project execution and business operations depend on the performance of a strong supply chain.  Weak links in a supply chain may be caused by a range of drivers beyond the safety, financial, quality and schedule indicators that have historically been considered in supplier selection and management. Sustainability aspects including environmental, social and governance issues …