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How would you navigate conflicting priorities when upgrading plant automation systems?

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Upgrading plant automation systems involves a complex interplay of technical, financial, and operational considerations. As you face this challenge, your goal is to balance these often conflicting priorities to ensure a smooth transition to more efficient and reliable operations. The key is to navigate these waters with a strategic approach that prioritizes long-term benefits while managing short-term constraints. Whether it's integrating new technologies or phasing out outdated equipment, your decisions will shape the future productivity and competitiveness of the plant.

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Rafael Costa Santos

Técnico instrumenta??o senior

1 Assess Needs

Before diving into an upgrade, it's crucial to thoroughly assess the plant's current systems and identify areas for improvement. This means examining existing processes, machinery, and automation technologies to determine what's working well and what isn't. You should consider the age of equipment, maintenance records, and any performance bottlenecks. Understanding these elements will help you prioritize which systems need an upgrade urgently and which can wait, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.

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Weverson Verdelho

Engenheiro de Controle e Automa??o | Engenheiro de Servi?os | Técnico de Manuten??o | Sistemas Automatizados | Assistência Técnica
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Considero a urgência de cada atualiza??o em termos de impacto na produ??o e nos custos operacionais. Dou prioridade à seguran?a dos funcionários e à conformidade com as regulamenta??es. Busco aumentar a eficiência da planta sem comprometer a qualidade. Além disso, procuro minimizar o tempo de inatividade para n?o interromper significativamente a produ??o

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Rafael Costa Santos

Técnico instrumenta??o senior
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Uma coisa que eu acho muito útil é sempre estudar o processo a qual está inserido o maquinario independente do estado físico ou da idade da planta . Sempre verificar updates e SP de cada máquina de engenharia para entender até onde é suportado uma atualiza??o.

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Nicolas Duval

Technicien de maintenance et responsable Métrologie chez TRIMET France
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Il faut gérer ces conflits dans le calme, en respectant les priorités, la durée du chantier, les impact sur la production et les couts supplémentaire engendrer par ces conflits, à chaque problème une solution.

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2 Define Objectives

Clear objectives are the backbone of any successful automation upgrade. You need to establish what you want to achieve with the upgrade, whether it's increasing production capacity, improving product quality, or enhancing safety. These goals should align with the overall business strategy and be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By defining clear objectives, you can better navigate conflicting priorities by ensuring that every decision supports these goals.

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Rafael Costa Santos

Técnico instrumenta??o senior
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Na verdade a defini??o de metas é crucial para uma estratégia de execu??o quando se trata de automacao porem só s?o válidas se as mesmas forem mensuráveis pois é fundamental para todo e qualquer profissional da área olhar o progresso de seus projetos

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Tiago Oliveira, CQE

Engenheiro de Projetos | Engenheiro de Manuten??o | Supervis?o | Engenheiro Qualidade
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Nas plantas industriais que alimentam corretamente os sistemas de gest?o, fica fácil a defini??o. entretanto, nos locais onde isto n?o é bem definido e delegado. A solu??o é um estudo de mercado sobre fornecimento ou até mesmo permuta entre empresas frente a necessidade do cliente para estoques estratégicos, para assim conseguir que certos ativos consigam esperam a prioriza??o.

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Nicolas Duval

Technicien de maintenance et responsable Métrologie chez TRIMET France
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Dans ce cas le choix d'un revenping doit être très claire par le biais d'un chaier des charges précis, selon une étude préliminaires et le retour d'expériences des années précédente, malgré tout le risque existe et dans ce cas il faut savoir s'appuyer sur des experts.

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3 Engage Stakeholders

Upgrading automation systems is not just a technical challenge; it's also a human one. Engaging stakeholders early in the process is vital for understanding different perspectives and priorities. This includes operators, maintenance staff, managers, and even suppliers. Their insights can provide valuable input into which upgrades are most necessary and how they should be implemented to minimize disruption to the plant's operations. Stakeholder engagement helps build consensus and commitment to the upgrade process.

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Nicolas Duval

Technicien de maintenance et responsable Métrologie chez TRIMET France
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Par mon expérience, je sais l'importance d'impliquer l'ensemble du personnel concernées dans les divers étapes d'un tel projet, cela est un atout majeur pour la réussite du projet.

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4 Evaluate Options

With a clear understanding of your needs and objectives, you can now evaluate the various options available for upgrading your automation systems. This involves considering different technologies, vendors, and integration strategies. You should weigh the pros and cons of each option, taking into account factors such as cost, compatibility with existing systems, and potential for future scalability. An informed decision at this stage will help you navigate conflicting priorities by choosing solutions that offer the best balance between immediate needs and long-term goals.

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Nicolas Duval

Technicien de maintenance et responsable Métrologie chez TRIMET France
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Les options peuvent être initialement prévu ou venir en cours d'études, les ignorer est une erreur, il faut pensé à tout les scénario possible, les points de vue différents y contribue.

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Yuuki Beckauser

Técnico de manuten??o na Groupe Renault
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é muito importante avaliar os fornecedores e suas tecnologias, isso incluem obtendo prazos, valores, e sua confiabilidade, evitando ter um gasto maior do que o necessário, ou que dificulte seu acesso para manuten??es internas ou externas.

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5 Plan Implementation

A well-thought-out implementation plan is essential for managing conflicting priorities during an automation upgrade. This plan should outline the sequence of upgrades, timelines, budget allocations, and risk management strategies. It's important to plan for contingencies and have backup plans in place in case of unforeseen issues. By having a detailed implementation plan, you can ensure that upgrades proceed smoothly without compromising daily operations or straining financial resources.

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Nicolas Duval

Technicien de maintenance et responsable Métrologie chez TRIMET France
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Le feeling convient dans la vie courante, mais pour des projets qui peuvent être important, l'organisation, la méthode et la rigueure sont très important, on ne traverse pas la mer en radeau.

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6 Monitor Progress

Finally, monitoring progress throughout the upgrade process is crucial for staying on track and adjusting as needed. This means setting up key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular check-ins to evaluate how the upgrades are impacting plant operations. It allows you to identify any areas where the reality is diverging from the plan and make necessary adjustments. Continuous monitoring helps you maintain control over the project and ensures that you can navigate conflicting priorities effectively.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Assess Needs

2 Define Objectives

3 Engage Stakeholders

4 Evaluate Options

5 Plan Implementation

6 Monitor Progress

7 Here’s what else to consider

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