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STO Manager

STO Manager

An enterprise-class solution for end-to-end Shutdown, Turnaround & Outage (STO) management. Built on SAP to enable scoping, planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting in one unified platform.

SCOPING & DEFINITION

Scope list preparation & versions Discovery jobs integration Task categorization & prioritization Comprehensive risk assessment

PLANNING & RESOURCING

Budgets & costs planning Task level resource planning Resource leveling & procurement Master task lists management

EXECUTION & CONTROL

Task scheduling & confirmation Contractor & work pack mgmt Actions & approvals workflow Real-time progress tracking

ANALYTICS & CLOSEOUT

S-Curve analysis & dashboards Budget vs Actuals reporting Post closeout management Unified view of all metrics

Seamless SAP Integration

Eliminates reliance on external tools by unifying STO management directly within your SAP environment for real-time visibility.

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

STO Manager Case Study

Streamlining STO Operations for a Leading Refinery

Problem Statement

STO management required the use of multiple fragmented tools. Coordinating over 50,000 activities and 2,000 temporary staff within a strict 24-month planning window and a critical 35-day execution window demanded seamless integration and real-time tracking that their existing systems could not provide.





Key Challenges

Tool Inconsistency
Multiple disjointed tools led to poor work order tracking and limited real-time visibility.
Lack of Synchronization
Poor coordination extended turnaround durations beyond planned schedules.
Lost Data Insights
No updated equipment history in SAP; critical insights from past STOs were lost.



The Solution

Unified Platform
Implemented Procify STO Manager within SAP, eliminating reliance on external tools.
Real-Time Operations
Enabled real-time updates and automated workflows for immediate visibility.
Mobile Enablement
Provided a mobile-supported interface for on-ground staff to track execution efficiently.

OUTCOME: OPTIMIZED TURNAROUND

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