This process helps personnel to reframe their view of the operation resulting in the creation of alternatives that increase production and reduce the demand for materials, energy and services. This is accomplished by:

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• Mobilizing both data and operational knowledge

• Employing continuous improvement tools and expert facilitation to uncover the root causes of activity

• Identifying barriers to remove the root causes and creating alternatives to mitigate the barriers

• Establish performance measures that will act as leading measures for production and cost performance improvement

• Improve effectiveness and efficiency by clarifying roles and value-added work