Case study

Streamlining Turnaround Operations for a Leading Petrochemical Company

A leading petrochemical refinery faced challenges conducting plant shutdowns for general maintenance and small capital projects.

Project size

285 work packages
10,400 Direct field man hours



1

Challenges

Resourcing issues within the company hindered efficient

turnaround execution.

Difficulty in creating and integrated schedule for tracking progress

during the turnaround.

Lack of tailor-made reporting system for management to drive

the turnaround effectively.



2

Advando approach

Conducted interviews with internal and external stakeholders to align goals

and achieve cost/time efficiency.

Developed a dynamic scheduling approach to accommodate changes

while considering resource constraints.

Provided tailor-made reporting systems to monitor turnaround progress

and facilitate quick decision-making.



3

Key takeaways

Planning & Scheduling require collaborative efforts among teams &

stakeholders.

Dynamic Scheduling Methodology, enhances turnarounds control and

management.

Productivity-driven calendars and resource leveling enable better

forecasting of resourcing impacts.



4

Achievements

Digitally progressed works via TACS, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in tracking.

Achieved a 100% RTO rate using Advando’s online TACS handover tool.

Successful alignment of teams internally and externally, fostering collaboration and synergy.

Integration of Dynamic Scheduling Methodology enabled proactive management of the turnaround.