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Energy Supply Chain
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Summit Energy Services
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Centralizing the energy procurement function for an industrial or commercial company is not a simple task. For all companies, hurdles abound; some within the company and some outside of it. Overcoming these hurdles requires strong leadership, a disciplined strategy and the ability to successfully prepare for the challenges ahead.
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It happens everywhere – the energy component of conversion cost skyrockets when production is scaled back. The cause is clear and avoidable. You can avoid this pitfall by taking immediate action to reduce the fixed component of energy consumption.
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Purchasing professionals face some universal issues, whether they are buying cardboard, beef or industrial exhaust systems. Everyone wants the lowest possible cost. No one wants surprises in the contract. And everyone knows that more bidders typically bring more competitive pricing.
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Major capital projects are the lifeblood of the oil and gas industry, and their end-products are a significant source of revenue for the project stakeholders (private, public and governmental parties) who share the burden of cost and risk associated with these projects. With so many interests riding on the success of a major capital project, every project management and execution team is under ...
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Reverse auctions have turned the once-secretive, sealed-bid process for procuring goods and services into an open bidding war – which appears to be to the advantage of the buyer. Under this arrangement, the buyer contracts with a third party that issues a request for quotations from suppliers. At a predetermined day and time, suppliers log into an auction site and input price quotes, competing ...
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