Month: October 2017

USA Supplier-Partners provide relief during Hurricane Harvey

Author: USA Communication

Utilities Service Alliance Supplier-Partners BHI Energy and GlobalTranz (formerly Logistics Planning Services (LPS) partnered to deliver a semi-trailer of Sam’s Club goods to support the areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Items delivered included baby formula, diapers, toiletries, water and other necessities. The focus was on South Texas Project workers in Wadsworth, Texas, as well as...

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USA improvement in human performance through a focused fleet approach

Author: Doug Davis

The Human Performance Gap Focus Area assessments outline items impacting the fleet’s key human performance indicators as well as examining current station processes that are used to improve human performance and behaviors. USA team members developed an Excellence Standard using industry practices. The GAP Focus Area team developed an assessment tool that was then used...

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USA improvement in reactivity management through a focused fleet approach

Author: Alexander McGalliard

The Reactivity Management Gap Focus Area assessments captured items impacting the industry reactivity management key performance indicator and current station processes that impact reactivity management performance - both human performance and equipment reliability. USA team members developed an Excellence Standard using industry practices and an assessment tool to evaluate excellence at each USA site. The...

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USA improvement in planning and preparation through a focused fleet approach

Author: Dick Ehr

The Planning and Preparation GAP Focus Area assessment team looked in detail at resource utilization and milestone adherence in the on-line work management process. The team focused on fleet performance in several key areas and improving station alignment on critical work and work priorities. A USA Standard was developed based on industry excellence and best...

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