Management
Operator training simulator: myths and misgivings
Ten special 'features' are analyzed to assess whether these add-ons provide real value or if informed users (and vendors) would be better off focusing on core values
Competency framework for refinery process engineers
A new method can be used to create a learning curriculum, provide career guidance and build a knowledge repository
Technology has created an alarm management crisis
Here's what needs to be done to solve the problem
Why many experts are wrong in forecasting capital investments and other emerging events
The challenge for HPI managements competing for superior foresight is to create hindsight in advance
Nurturing and expanding engineering resources
Current market forces are requiring unique methods to develop staff members
Capture the long-term benefits of operator training simulators
Here are the prerequisites, pitfalls and vision for the future
Adopting a customer-focused and process-centric supply chain
Here's a business model for improved operational excellence and value creation
Understand the importance and pitfalls of the patent system
Ignorance of the procedures can be dangerous, while knowing a few basics can prove invaluable
A primer on obtaining technology patents
Four key benefits can evolve from filing the paperwork
Harness the power of effective personnel evaluations
Use these techniques to help improve organizational culture and business alignment
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