Richard Jackson

This case study explores the transformative impact of customized digital tools on turnaround management at Kuraray America Inc.'s EVAL site. By leveraging the MS Power Platform to develop the Shutdown, Transition, Outage Program (S.T.O.P. App), the team streamlined planning, execution, and communication across departments. The digitalization effort empowered field personnel and improved real-time data visibility, contributing to a safe and efficient turnaround. The success of this initiative highlights the value of tailoring digital solutions to fit site-specific workflows and culture.

Presentation Areas:

• Conceptualizing, building, and customizing digital STO tools with experienced European TA developers
• Piloting and scaling the solution across multiple Kuraray turnaround projects
• Empowering field execution through digital planning, scheduling, and action tracking with limited manual input
• Continuous Improvement through TA lessons learned, IT support, and user engagement