Historically, business leaders have not had to prioritize electricity when auditing or improving their supply chain management. Often buried under umbrella categories such as utilities, maintenance, cost control and green initiatives, electricity has long been an assumed commodity. But, as the North American electrical grid faces rapidly increasing challenges, and…
Peter Follows is the CEO and co-founder of Carpedia, a global management consulting firm, and the author of Results Not Reports. Carpedia, which helps organizations achieve lasting improvements in performance and profitability, has worked with over 1,000 clients across a wide range of industries, including well-known organizations such as The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, H.J. Heinz, Hilton, Delta Airlines, DHL and Yale New Haven Health. As CEO, Follows provides Carpedia’s overall strategic direction and is actively involved in product/service development and market-focused initiatives. He has extensive experience in strategy, supply chain management, and operational effectiveness. Learn more at Follows’ website.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.