Sentences with phrase «for operational inefficiencies»

Not exact matches

Foreign firms have pushed for a greater say in procurement to combat inefficiencies and graft, oil industry sources said, but disputes over governance standards have caused operational delays, raising tensions over Venezuela's falling oil output.

(3) The utility companies must be compelled by the PURC to reduce their technical and operational inefficiencies as the condition for tariff review.

That estimate includes the displacement value of wind (wind substituted for natural gas): 2.0 cents / kWh; cost of dispatchable backup: 1.4 cents / kWh; and dispatch inefficiency, transmission overbuilding and transmission operational inefficiency: 0.5 cents / kWh.

• Perform general and operations research by conducting testing and experiments • Perform analysis for evaluation, mission support, and logistics purposes • Apply data and results to current operations and potential operational scenarios • Design methods, solutions, and technique to address operational problems and inefficiencies • Suggest future research and development projects • Manage ongoing programs, projects, and research

Midwest Steel Blanking (Lombard, IL) 07/2004 — 08/2008 Director of Operations • Oversaw daily operations and management of 40 employees including 2 project managers • Served as an advisor to the President on all critical and strategic issues • Led presentations to banks, governmental agencies, potential investors, and large volume customers • Oversaw production, maintenance, quality control, and all other dealings with all outside vendors • Negotiated all insurance policies and contracts concerning account receivables and insurance related claims • Developed the ISO 9000 quality manual and OSHA safety awareness programs, training, and documentation • Trained future managers of the company in professional skills, managerial decision making, and business communications • Designed and implemented a new inventory control systems for managing raw - material and finished - goods • Ensured cost control limiting the direct expenses incurred and indirect impacts such as inefficiencies, downtime, and waste • Over a 3 year period, reduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training programs

Recognizing inefficiencies at many local brokerages, Evan brings a keen knack for pragmatic problem solving and operational management.