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Vantage now has a mature process for moving into a new market . Its Rig Move Checklist covers 30 logistics actions and 29 supply chain and procurement actions that are done before the rig moves to its new location . “ We are very confident with the process because we have successfully used it so many times before ,” he asserts . “ I think taking the time to complete these 59 actions in advance is one reason we ’ ve had such success as we go into new countries . Of course , close liaison with the operations team is very important : they are our customer so we spend a lot of time communicating with them to ensure we cover all of their needs prior to the rig ’ s arrival .”
TECH TOOLS FOR THE TIMES
The priority for Vantage has been to identify cost effective rather than big ticket solutions to deliver automation , data management and reporting in the areas of procurement and inventory management as well as other parts of the business , such as maintenance and engineering . This is no time for heavy investment in this industry , and Vantage ’ s supply chain team discovered inexpensive , cloud-based
MAY 2019