Resilience through Assurance
Solutions for your agile company in a dynamic market
“The leader who wins makes many calculations in his [office] before the battle is fought. The Leader who loses makes but a few calculations”
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Advanced Analytics
Data should tell a story you can understand.
In today’s competitive landscape, there exists a wealth of untapped data within your facility that can significantly enhance operational efficiency. This data, when properly leveraged, provides insights that can lead to proactive maintenance strategies. By addressing equipment failures before they occur, your organization can save substantially on maintenance costs and reduce lead times associated with repairs.
Implementing advanced analytics allows your company to harness this information effectively. At Neal & Sons, we specialize in transforming data into actionable strategies and resilience in your operations. With a strategic focus on preventive maintenance, we can help you unlock savings that empower your organization. These savings not only bolster your financial standing during economic fluctuations but also enable you to retain and further develop the skilled workforce you rely on every day.
The savings can expand your company or simply increase cash reserves. Position yourself to thrive, even in challenging times. Our mission is to equip you with the tools and insights necessary to turn your data into a powerful asset, ensuring your operations remain robust and ready for whatever the market may bring.
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A cliche that has stood the test of time because of its value, let’s get you the value that is easy to find. Predictive Models cannot be made with bad data and cannot provide any value to the user with any fidelity other than luck, and we don’t operate on luck.
Quick example, there was a tank that provided coolant to a no-fail operation that cost the company about $1M each time. The tank data was monitored and alerted the operator about 1-hr before failure, the supervisors and manager 30-min before failure. The underlying issue was a hole in the coolant tank, however, the controls are in place that a cheap line of code now prevents the company from $1M loss in production.
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An experienced operator is better than any computer program, we know this, but an unexperienced operator is going to cost you a lot of money, and that is just part of gaining experience. The goal of this line of effort is to put the heuristics of your operation in place, along with analyzing scenarios in the data to provide your operations team with advice and support over your wider operations, not simply limited to a specific business area.
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Many process controls are limited to a canned response to your operations complex needs.
Controls should be smooth and tuned to your process. When they aren’t it causes havoc in the system and that costs product and money in operations costs.
Sometimes you get stuck and aren’t sure how make production happen. That’s what we’re here for, let’s get things moving.
Utility Management
If energy wastage were visualized as dollars flying out of the exhaust, the urgency to address this issue would become undeniable. At Neal & Sons, we recognize that energy efficiency is not just about reducing consumption; it's about optimizing operations and protecting your bottom line. Our team is equipped with the latest knowledge and practices through the Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Manager training, ensuring that our strategies are current and effective.
We provide comprehensive energy assessments that identify inefficiencies and highlight opportunities for savings. By leveraging advanced analytics, we pinpoint wasteful processes and implement solutions that drive performance and sustainability. Every dollar wasted is a lost opportunity, and with our expertise, we turn potential losses into tangible savings, helping your company become more resilient amidst market fluctuations. Together, we can transform wasted energy into cost-effective solutions that benefit both your operations and the environment.
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LEDs are the best example of a way you can save energy; going from a 60W bulb to a 9W bulb is an easy win. However there are more things like that out there and we are here to help.
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Nothing in production is simple and it takes year of experience on the ground to know what to look for. I’ve seen lots of variable flow drives that are more expensive to purchase and repair, that run at 100%. We’re here to help where it makes sense from operations and maintenance as well as getting your company set for volatility in the supply chain.
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The energy market is changes rapidly. Your company needs reliable energy for future growth as lead times rise for critical infrastructure components and large energy consumers project themselves into your local market.
Operational Excellence
The first thing a production engineer learns in operations is that rapport can be lost in an instant, and once it's gone, it's nearly impossible to regain. At Neal & Sons, we are an operations-oriented firm that values listening to the "sound" of the plant, understanding the operator's unique story, and providing Operator-owned solutions that are not only effective but also sustainable.
Operational Excellence is not something that can be acquired simply from literature; it requires a wealth of experience and the ability to connect deeply with the challenges at hand. It is essential to understand the root of the problems and to communicate effectively with the individuals who will implement and sustain the solutions.
Our team of seasoned professionals will offer strategic insights and customized solutions to elevate your business. Trust in our expertise to guide your organization toward achieving its goals, ensuring resilience and operational efficiency amidst market fluctuations.
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Those of us who have been fortunate enough to be trained and mentored by some of the most experienced operators in industry. However, that knowledge they bring to the company leaves with them. The most valuable asset of your company is your people; both the dedicated employees of today and those you will develop for tomorrow. Curating operational knowledge is imperative to keeping costly mistakes from reoccurring, especially those that involve safety.
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As an engineer I know, an engineer cannot produce a document that an operator wants to use. An operator relies on his skills and practice over many years. However, a new operator should know how to operate as the experienced operator. Developing useable documentation for knowledge preservation, reasonable quality control metrics and standards, and having the operator’s buy-in will improve your production quality and develop reasonable standards for inspectors and supervisors to uphold.
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Recently a contractor switched over from a paper-based system to a 100% app-based system with a 1-hour training and a threat of termination if the employees did not understand how to operate the system.
Well, that just doesn’t work. As you might know an operator can easily make you succeed or fail.
We will work with your people to fix the pain points of their day-to-day operations to make your operators more productive by eliminating the junk that accumulates over years of changing management and regulations.
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About
our company
At Neal & Sons, we leverage our extensive experience in process engineering across various sectors — including operations, maintenance, copper and gold mining, coating systems, military applications, and chemical engineering — to provide specialized advanced analytics solutions. Our analysis enables companies to identify inefficiencies, reduce operational costs, and promote sustainable practices that enhance resilience in fluctuating markets.
By focusing on comprehensive data evaluation and innovative problem-solving methods, we equip organizations to make informed decisions that facilitate growth and adaptability. Our commitment to fostering long-lasting partnerships ensures that we remain aligned with your operational goals, delivering value-driven insights that propel your business forward. Let us help you navigate the complexities of your industry while maximizing the potential of your resources.
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