Operational excellence

Streamline operations. Maximize value.

Our clients describe us as thorough, practical, and results-driven. ADI Analytics helps you improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance performance—without disrupting what already works.

Operational excellence has never been more important for energy and chemical companies given the risks of industrial accidents, gaps in technical talent, rapidly changing operational models (e.g., for unconventional resources), and ever-higher goals for returns on capital employed. ADI Analytics has helped several energy and chemical companies pursue and attain operational excellence using a variety of tools including Six Sigma, lean, kaizen workshops, and Design for Six Sigma.

Our approach begins by first analyzing operations to diagnose strengths and gaps, assess alignment with business strategy, and benchmark with internal and external peers. Second, we focus on identifying and addressing metrics, processes, technologies, and personnel-related issues to improve operations. Finally, ADI Analytics can recommend, design, and pilot pathways to improve, achieve, and retain operational excellence.

Our operational insights are powered by proprietary benchmarks and hands-on experience in oil & gas, energy, and chemicals.

Relevant projects

  • Developed operational excellence roadmap for refining major.
  • Improved ideation maturing process for oil and gas R&D group.
  • Led kaizen workshops to cut downtime for catalyst manufacturer.
  • Surveyed stakeholders to develop E&P best practices for oil major.

Experience

Benchmarking corporate functions for a valued oil & gas client

ADI Analytics conducted a benchmarking study of corporate functions such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and government affairs for a mid-sized oil and gas company. The client A mid-sized oil and gas company seeking to strengthen key corporate functions. The situation The client needed a comparative analysis of its performance across core corporate functions […]

LNG sourcing strategy and oil price outlook

ADI Analytics assessed LNG sourcing options and market dynamics to support an oil company’s evaluation of LNG for steam generation within its operations. The client A national oil company evaluating LNG sourcing strategies and deal structures to support internal energy needs. The situation The client sought to understand the cost and strategic implications of using […]

Upstream portfolio review for national oil company

ADI Analytics led a two-phase project to support a national oil company’s review of its upstream portfolio, covering conventional, unconventional, offshore, and oil sands assets. The client A national oil company reviewing and reshaping its upstream asset portfolio. The situation The client needed a structured approach to evaluate existing assets, define a target portfolio under […]

Seismic study market analysis

ADI Analytics conducted a market analysis of seismic study services to support an independent exploration and production (E&P) company’s evaluation of technology options and supply chain cost optimization. The client An independent E&P company evaluating seismic study solutions and sourcing strategies. The situation The client sought to understand the seismic services landscape, evaluate vendor engagement […]

Customer Results
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Jeff Warmann CEO & President, Monroe Energy
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