CVR Energy – Lean Six Sigma Training and Budget Optimization

Overview

CVR Energy aimed to achieve cost savings and build a continuous improvement culture within their finance team. They partnered with Kaeppel Consulting to provide Lean Six Sigma training and leadership development.

The Challenge

CVR Energy faced several challenges:

  • Cost Savings: Achieving a 10% savings in the annual budget cycle.
  • Training Needs: Providing Lean Six Sigma training for the finance team.
  • Leadership Development: Building a continuous improvement culture through leadership training.

Our Solution

Kaeppel Consulting provided a comprehensive solution that included:

  1. Lean Six Sigma Training: Delivered training for the finance team, including Lean/Kaizen events.
  2. Leadership Training: Developed leadership skills to build a continuous improvement culture.
  3. Hydrocarbon Inventory Control: Improved tools and equipment controls for better financial management.

Results

Kaeppel Consulting’s efforts resulted in a 10% savings in the annual budget cycle for CVR Energy. The Lean Six Sigma training and leadership development fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading to sustained financial and operational benefits.

Conclusion

Kaeppel Consulting’s expertise in Lean Six Sigma and leadership training enabled CVR Energy to achieve significant cost savings and build a robust continuous improvement culture.

Tesoro– Deploying Lean Six Sigma

Overview

Tesoro, a prominent player in the energy sector, sought to create an Operational Center of Excellence and train leadership in Lean Six Sigma to drive significant cost savings and build a continuous improvement culture. They partnered with Kaeppel Consulting to achieve these goals.

The Challenge

  1. Tesoro faced several challenges:

    • Cost Savings: Achieving a 15% savings in annual budgets.
    • Cultural Transformation: Developing a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
    • Leadership Training: Ensuring leaders were equipped with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Our Solution

Kaeppel Consulting provided a comprehensive solution that included:

  1. Operational Center of Excellence: Established a center focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  2. Maturity Model Development: Created a maturity model across six key areas: Leadership Engagement, Organization, Methodology/Tools, Training & Development, Communication, Rewards and Recognition.
  3. Maturity Assessment Tool: Utilized to measure baseline and ongoing progress.
  4. Change Management Methodology: Developed for the CFO organization.
  5. Leadership Training: Delivered engagement training focused on behavioral changes required for a successful CI culture.
  6. Hands-On Training: Emphasized practical application of methodology and tools with mentoring/coaching.
  7. Governance Structure: Launched a governance structure and steering committee for the CFO group’s Continuous Improvement deployment.

Results

Kaeppel Consulting’s efforts resulted in a 15% savings in annual budgets for Tesoro. The establishment of the Operational Center of Excellence and the implementation of a maturity model fostered a culture of continuous improvement, while leadership training and hands-on application ensured sustainable success.

Conclusion

Kaeppel Consulting’s tailored approach enabled Tesoro to achieve significant cost savings and build a robust continuous improvement culture. Our expertise in Lean Six Sigma and change management transformed their operations.

J&M Premier–Design, Build, and Maintain Core Systems

Overview

In a strategic partnership with J&M Premier, our consultancy was tasked with a mission of paramount significance: to design, build, and maintain core operational systems. Our blueprint encompassed automating timekeeping, integrating payroll systems, crafting a comprehensive dispatch/field services solution, and a state-of-the-art project management system. Further, we transitioned traditional forms like safety reports and driver waybills into automated digital formats, aiming for increased efficiency and streamlined operations.

Areas of Strategic Focus

  • Automated Timekeeping: A foundational element of our project was the introduction of an automated timekeeping system, ensuring precise labor tracking and operational efficiency.

  • Payroll Integration: Recognizing the core importance of streamlined financial operations, we integrated a comprehensive payroll system to ensure seamless and efficient compensation management.

  • Dispatch & Field Services: Our blueprint included the establishment of a robust dispatch and field services management system, geared towards optimizing field operations.

  • Digital Form Automation: Moving away from traditional paperwork, we embarked on automating essential forms – from safety reports to driver waybills – ensuring real-time data capture and accessibility.

  • Tech Infrastructure: Grounding our solutions was a web-based backend platform, complemented by iOS capabilities, and the robustness of cloud-based data storage and retrieval.

Challenge

J&M Premier, in its quest for operational excellence, faced challenges stemming from manual processes and disparate systems. The task was not merely to digitize these processes, but to ensure seamless integration, real-time data access, and scalability.

Strategic Approach

Our approach was holistic. Starting with a meticulous understanding of J&M Premier’s operational intricacies, we leveraged cutting-edge technological solutions. From web platforms to cloud-based data management, every solution was tailored to resonate with J&M Premier’s unique needs and future growth aspirations.

Impact & Outcome

Our collaboration with J&M Premier yielded transformative results. The company realized annual labor savings exceeding 2 million dollars, achieved real-time issue escalation capabilities from field operations to the home office, and significantly reduced administrative overhead by transitioning from paper-intensive processes to digitized workflows.