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Local Flavor – Argentine Soccer Celebration

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While the final of the 2018 Copa Libertadores soccer match was transplanted to Madrid due to security concerns, that did not keep the fans from filling the streets in Buenos Aires this past weekend as River Plate ultimately defeated the Boca Juniors 3-1. Our team on the ground got to experience the local flavor of Argentine soccer up close and personal during a little downtime from an oil and gas analysis that we are working on.

This is truly one of the things we love about our work and the sometimes unglamorous parts of being a road warrior – getting the opportunity to see and experience other cultures, their traditions and partake in the local flavor. For this and all the kind humans we meet around the world through our travels we are truly blessed. #soccer #argentina #Lean #oilandgas #backtowork

Oil and gas consultant Alex enjoys the local flavor of the 2018 Copa Libertadores street celebration in Argentina

IADC Highlights: Procedural Adherence Video

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If you weren’t able to join us at the 2017 IADC Human Factors Conference in Galveston last month, you missed out on a rich dialog. Kaufman Global President Jerry Timpson presented on the topic of Procedural Adherence – why people break the rules, how individuals and the enterprise approach risk differently, and what can be done about it. See his post-presentation interview with Kelli Ainsworth from DrillingContractor.org below.

 

Kaufman Global Attends 2014 ADIPEC in UAE

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Kaufman Global will be among the 60,000 participants at this years’ Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC), being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 10 – 13 November 2014. ADIPEC Conference November 2014This year’s theme, “Challenges and Opportunities for the Next 30 Years” will be the focal point of discussion for global energy leaders, policy makers, innovators, technicians, and scholars.

Conference attendees are invited to connect with Kaufman Global to discuss how operational excellence methods can be leveraged to address critical challenges faced by the oil and gas sector, such as:

  • Improving asset velocity and cycle times
  • Reducing non-productive time
  • Creating a culture of procedural adherence
  • Excellence in office processes
  • Lean facility layout and design

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To learn more about Kaufman Global’s oil and gas practice and services, click here: Kaufman Global Oil & Gas.

To see a few examples of our energy projects, click here: Kaufman Global Results and select “Energy”.

 

Eating Abroad: Asado in Argentina!

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Asado in Argentina with HeinzThis Tuesday we’re traveling south to experience Asado in Southern Argentina! The term Asado is used interchangeably to describe either the various barbecue techniques used to prepare the meat, or the social event of having or attending a barbecue. Here, Senior Consultant Heinz Behrschmidt takes a break from the oil patch and gets ready to partake in the relaxed weekend meal.

 

To see a sample of our work in Argentina, go here: Accelerating DTM for Drilling Operations

Kaufman Global Attends 2014 Offshore Technology Conference

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Kaufman Global, an implementation partner of Lean, Continuous Improvement and proprietary change management techniques, will join more than 90,000 attendees, from more than 120 countries, at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) being held from May 5-8 at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. OTC is an internationally-recognized event that provides access to technical information related to the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. The event also includes the oil and gas industry’s largest equipment exhibition.

Sponsored by 13 organizations and societies who work cooperatively to develop the technical program, the annual event offers key insights by global experts on technological advances, safety and environmentally focused solutions, and economic and regulatory impacts. This year’s event will include presentations from a variety of leading oil and gas companies, including Pemex, Total, Shell, Petronas, BP, Chevron, Noble, CNOOC, Statoil, INPEX, Maersk, Marathon, and Anadarko, who will share best practices from their recent projects.

Offshore Technology Conference“OTC is the industry standard for staying up-to-date on global practices,” said Amy Howard, vice president, at Kaufman Global. “The event provides us with the opportunity to connect with many of our clients who are committed to accelerating supply chain performance ― as well as their suppliers and customers.”

Attendees are invited to connect with us to discuss how Lean and Continuous Improvement methods can be leveraged to drive tangible improvements in asset utilization / velocity, business process, facilities optimization and enterprise change efforts.

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To learn more about Kaufman Global’s oil and gas practice and services, click here: Kaufman Global Oil & Gas. Or better yet – give us a call or send and email. To see a few examples of our energy projects, and client results, click here: Kaufman Global Results and select “Energy”.

Kaufman Global attends 2014 IADC Drilling Conference

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Kaufman Global will be on-hand to hear about the latest trends, emerging technologies and state-of-the-art innovations being showcased at the 2014 SPE / IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition being held in Fort Worth, Texas, from March 4-6. Conference attendees are invited to connect with Kaufman Global’s  Amy Howard, vice president and principal, to discuss how Lean and Continuous Improvement methods can be leveraged to address common challenges faced by energy organizations, such as improving asset velocity and cycle times.

iadc spe conferenceHosted by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the annual SPE / IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition provides the opportunity for producers, contractors, and service company professionals to meet, discuss, evaluate and share ideas to advance drilling operations internationally.

Find out about Kaufman Global solutions here: Oil and Gas, or to see some examples of our project work, go here: Our Results.

Kaufman Global at Offshore Technology Conference 2013

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INDIANAPOLIS — Kaufman Global will be among more than 80,000 attendees, from over 110 countries, at the 2013 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) being held next week at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. OTC is the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. Companies from around the world, including 2,500 exhibitors, will come together to access leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest equipment exhibition, and valuable new professional contacts.

The four-doffshore technology conference OTCay event is filled with educational programs on a variety of topics, including those on emerging technologies, safety and environmental issues, and the changing regulatory environment. Scheduled presentations and panel discussions will feature insights from Petronas, Petrobras and Pemex, and other leading oil companies, on targeted topic areas such as Energy Challenges and Opportunities in Vietnam and Beyond and Business Innovation: A New Voyage for Independents.

As part of our expertise in implementing operational excellence programs for Fortune 1000 clients, Kaufman Global partners with leading oil and gas organizations to drive tangible improvements in asset utilization / velocity, business process, facilities optimization and enterprise change efforts. Find out about Kaufman Global solutions here: Oil and Gas, or to see some examples of our project work, go here: Our Results.

Kaufman Global Attends 2013 SPE / IADC Drilling Conference

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INDIANAPOLIS ― Kaufman Global announced today its plans to attend the 2013 SPE / IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition being held at the RAI Conference Center in Amsterdam starting March 5. As one of world’s largest energy and petroleum drilling events, the annual conference provides the opportunity for producers, contractors, and service company professionals to meet, discuss, evaluate and share ideas to SPE / IADC Drilling Conferenceadvance drilling operations internationally, promote solutions to common problems and improve overall efficiency and profitability.

Hosted by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the event has brought together emerging technologies, state-of-the-art innovations, leading-edge companies and organizations, as well as thousands of engineers, scientists, managers and executives for the past 30 years. This year’s event will include an increased number of technical sessions ― 18 in all ― on a variety of topics including drilling process / technology, tubulars, deepwater / subsea, and well technology / field development, among others.

“Once again, we are proud to be a part of this premier event; one that brings together professionals from throughout the drilling industry to learn from each others’ successes,” said Michael Plageman, vice president of business development for Kaufman Global. “This event marries well with how we work with clients to improve asset velocity and reduce cycle time. Methods like Lean and Office Kaizen can further advance efficiencies, improve service quality and, ultimately, maximize competitiveness.”

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About Kaufman Global
Kaufman Global is a proven implementation partner that focuses on accelerating performance. For 20 years, the firm has worked with clients around the world to drive enterprise-wide change initiatives and cultural transformations. Leveraging Lean, Continuous Improvement and proprietary change management techniques, Kaufman Global delivers structured implementation and transformation projects that enable sustainable operational and financial results.

About International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
IADC is dedicated to enhancing the interests of the oil-and-gas and geothermal drilling and completion industry worldwide. IADC’s contract drilling members own most of the world’s land and offshore drilling units that drill the vast majority of the wells producing the planet’s oil and gas. IADC’s membership also includes oil-and-gas producers, and manufacturers and suppliers of oilfield equipment and services. Founded in 1940, the Association is a leader in developing standards for industry training, notably its Well Control Accreditation Program (WellCAP)® and rig-floor orientation program, RIG PASS® among others. For more information, visit http://www.iadc.org.

About Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and production. SPE serves more than 104,000 members in 123 countries worldwide. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge related to the oil and gas exploration and production industry and provides services through its publications, events, training courses and online resources at www.spe.org.

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To learn more about Kaufman Global’s oil and gas practice and services, click here: Kaufman Global Oil & Gas. Or better yet – give us a call or send and email. To see a few examples of our energy projects, and client results, click here: Kaufman Global Results and select “Energy”.