143 Drive the Car - A new model for Automation Lifecycle Care

Session Abstract

Plant production teams are under unparalleled pressure to deliver higher performance, at lower costs, with a continuously shrinking workforce. How can a processing facility survive, never mind thrive in this environment? This session describes the principle and practice of specialisation; breaking down the complexity of technology and processes and ensuring each is operated by an expert. An example shows how a BMS Service Level Agreement with Emerson for DCS lifecycle service can offer advantages such as savings, increased transparency and continuous improvement.

Speakers:

Ward Beullens
Automation Engineer,
Bayer Material Science AG, Germany

Karl-Heinz Stoffels
Electrical Engineer,
Emerson Process Management

Company:

Bayer Material Science
Emerson Process Management