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Empowering Organizations to Scale Safely, Efficiently, and Sustainably
Keith Campbell is Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Superior Energy Services. A business-first technology executive and CISSP, he brings more than two decades of leadership experience across global industrial and energy organizations, including Amgen, Chevron, Tengizchevroil, PDC Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Superior Energy Services.
Advanced Driver Assistance System Crash Rate Assessment Using Vehicle-Specific Mileage Data
Leveraging vehicle miles traveled (VMT) data provides a feasible means for researchers to control for exposure when evaluating the effectiveness of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in reducing system-relevant crashes. The latest study by the Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) expands on prior research that pairs auto manufacturer equipment with police crash report data covering 98 million vehicles and 21.2 million crashes.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Building up to Big Change in Scotland
The Scottish and UK Governments have published results of their consultation on reforms to the electricity infrastructure consenting system in Scotland, with a dramatic ‘shake-up’ of the current system proposed. While developers will welcome some measures to streamline the process and reduce challenge risk, the reforms will also impose new consultation obligations likely to make pre-application more time-consuming and costly.
Air passenger demand continues to grow strongly, reports IATA
Global air passenger demand continued to increase in April, in year-on-year (y-o-y) terms, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. (IATA was the representative body for the global airline industry.) Total passenger demand was up 11%, with international demand rising 15.8% and domestic demand increasing 4%. Total capacity rose 9.6%, with international capacity increasing by 14.8% and domestic capacity by 2.1%.
LEZ-sons to be learned from failed judicial review of Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone
LEZ-sons to be learned from failed judicial review of Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone 03/11/2023 Background:On 31 May 2022, Glasgow City Council (the “Council”) brought into force a Low Emission Zone (“LEZ”) under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (the “2019 Act”). Vehicles entering the LEZ are required to meet specified emission standards set... Read more Authors Mark McMurray Partner Glasgow
The Future of Diligence in Private Equity
Introduction For nearly a decade, dry powder within private equity companies worldwide has achieved record levels, climbing from $1.2 trillion in 2011 to $2.9 trillion in 2020. Competition for assets has been fierce, and that will likely continue. More investors are competing for a shorter supply of assets, and the management teams of potential targets are less willing or able to spend time and resources answering diligence requests.
Bloom - A collection of images from Picfair
So many wonderful images of the outdoors this week! Between breathtaking landscape shots and close-ups of the earth’s flora, we are in awe of what the natural world has to offer, and the photographers who so expertly capture it. This week we open with a stunning pic of the Italian Alps from Giorgio.
Credit Suisse's Thiam Says He Won't Quit for Ivory Coast's presidential candidacy in 2020Naija247news
Credit Suisse Group AG Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam said he has no intention of leaving his job for politics in his Ivory Coast homeland, after speculation that he could be a presidential candidate in 2020. “My task is not yet completed and I have every intention of continuing,” at the Zurich-based bank, Thiam said in an emailed statement from the firm on Thursday.
Is too Much Education the Problem with the Economy?
I am tired of hearing that companies with $10 to $12 per hour entry level jobs can't get anyone to apply. No one shows up at job fairs. Yet unemployment is still too high, especially among younger workers! What's the deal here? A big part of the problem is extended unemployment benefits. An acquaintance of mine just went back to work because his benefits were up.
Missing veterans need the help of Camo Alerts
With more than 1.5 million veterans residing throughout the state, Florida has the third largest population of retired military personnel in the United States, trailing only California and Texas. But when season is in full swing the number balloons to more than 2 million, making Florida the No. 1 home for our honored service men and women. Also, take into account the thousands of veterans who just visit our state each year.
Credit Suisse Reviews Handling of Reported Assault Police Probed
“Credit Suisse has always treated allegations regarding harassment or assault with the utmost seriousness, and considers that it has a robust investigation and disciplinary framework in place to deal with them as and when they arise,” the bank said. “Any lessons learned from this review” by the bank’s conduct and ethics board will inform future policy, it said.
Citigroup May Hire 150 Staff in EU as Frankfurt Wins Post-Brexit
Frankfurt, currently home to about 350 Citigroup employees, has emerged as a winner from the Brexit vote, with Standard Chartered Plc, Nomura Holdings Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. and Daiwa Securities Group Inc. picking the city as their EU hub in recent weeks. Citigroup was said to have selected Frankfurt earlier this week, with as many as 250 new roles eventually planned to go to the German city.
JPMorgan's Dimon Signals Optimism on Economy, U.S. Rule Changes
“The Trump administration wants to deregulate certain things, and most of us in business think that regulations have been holding back growth,” Dimon said. “I’m still optimistic that you’ll have some regulatory reform. Even my Democratic friends understand that it makes sense to look at what was done, what can be done better, what can simplify the burden on businesses.”
Saudis said to boost U.S. ties with $40-billion investment
LONDON and DUBAI (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia is preparing to cement ties with President Donald Trump by committing to unprecedented investments in the U.S. The kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund is set to announce plans to deploy as much as $40 billion into U.S. infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter. The investment may be unveiled as early as next week to coincide with Trump’s visit to the kingdom, said the people, asking not to be identified as the information is private.
Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank Upgraded by S&P on German Law Change
Deutsche Bank AG and Commerzbank AG were both upgraded by S&P Ratings, which said a retroactive change to German law will make it safer for senior creditors in the nation’s largest banks.
Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank Upgraded by S&P on German Law Change
While the overall ratings of the firms were upgraded, S&P downgraded 333 of the four banks’ bonds that were reclassified as senior subordinated debt. It raised or affirmed the ratings on 91 issuances that will keep being treated as senior unsecured debt.
South African nuclear regulator effective, but health dept's radiation control lacks capacity
South Africa's National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is in good shape, but the oversight of radiation safety in the country, which is the responsibility of the Directorate of Radiation Control of the Department of Health (DoH), could be improved. These were findings reported at a press conference on Thursday by the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Armscor cancels intercontinental jet tender for South African Air Force
South Africa’s defence acquisition, disposals and research and development agency Armscor on Tuesday announced that it had cancelled the tender “for the lease of an intercontinental aircraft” for the South African Air Force. This probably refers to the project to obtain a new Presidential VIP aircraft. The tender (ETEL/2016/130) was cancelled because none of the bidders were able to meet all the requirements set out by Armscor.
Gauging progress on plant floor cybersecurity
Sustainable Packaging Recycling How are packagers and packaging machinery suppliers going about addressing the plant floor cyber challenge? Sep 30, 2016 Chart 1—Packaging World's Cybersecurity Survey Results One year ago, Packaging World published a two-part series on the topic of plant floor cybersecurity for the consumer packaged goods industry. Part one explored the nature of the cyber threat and why it should be on a packager’s agenda.
National Treasury developing contingency plans for possible Brexit effects on SA
The National Treasury is busy discussing the possible impact on the South African economy of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), known as “Brexit” for short. At the moment, it is not at all clear what the UK’s future economic relationship with the EU will look like. The UK is South Africa’s sixth largest trading partner and this country’s largest single source of foreign investment, accounting for 37% of all inward investment into the country.
New VIP jet for South Africa will be bought, says Defence Minister
The South African Air Force (SAAF) will acquire a new VIP aircraft for Presidential travel, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula affirmed on Tuesday, reported specialist news website Defenceweb. While this acquisition process is under way, an aircraft will be leased to provide an interim VIP capability. Leasing, she asserted, was a cheaper option than chartering VIP aircraft, which is the current practice.
Proposed VIP jet lease costs released and denounced
In a written reply to a Parliamentary question, South African Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has revealed that the government has budgeted R100-million to lease a VIP jet during the 2016/17 financial year. She further confirmed that a Request for Offer had been issued on August 18. Once the tender process has been completed, and assuming there is a successful bid, the aircraft should be delivered to the South African Air Force (SAAF) on November 1 this year.
CSIR elections prediction system showed good results in recent polls
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has enjoyed considerable success in its operation to predict the outcomes of the recent local government elections, in the crucial (for the media and political analysts being interviewed) period between the closing of the polls and the announcement of the final results. “We were accurate to within 1% of the final result, in almost every municipality,” highlighted CSIR institutional planning head Dr Zaid Kimmie.
Eskom unveils new nuclear operator training programme with formal launch
National electricity utility Eskom has announced that it started training some 100 recruits as nuclear operators on May 1. This Nuclear Project 100 initiative was formally launched on Thursday by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown. The training is taking place at the Koeberg nuclear power plant (NPP), near Cape Town. The government is planning to construct 9.6 GW of new nuclear generating capacity.
Armscor committed to supporting local SMMEs
South African defence acquisition and disposal, research and development agency Armscor chairperson, retired Vice Admiral Refiloe Mudimu, has pledged the organisation's support for local small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs), especially black-owned ones, seeking to enter the defence sector. "Armscor ... stands ready to assist in any way." He was addressing the Armscor Supplier Open Day in Centurion, south of Pretoria, on Thursday.
South Africa's new nuclear programme to stimulate coastal industrialisation
South Africa's planned new nuclear power plant (NPP) construction programme will serve to stimulate industrial growth in the country's coastal areas. So affirmed South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (better known as Necsa) CEO Phumzile Tshelane on Wednesday. He was giving the opening address at the Nuclear Africa 2016 conference, being held in Centurion, west of Pretoria. In terms of the Integrated Resource Plan 2010, South Africa will acquire 9.6 GW of new nuclear power generating capacity.
Eskom needs new nuclear power to meet country's needs
South African national electricity utility Eskom is excited about its imminent new nuclear era. So affirmed Group CEO Brian Molefe on Wednesday in an address to the Nuclear Africa 2016 conference, that was delivered on his behalf by Eskom's recently appointed Chief Nuclear Officer, Dave Nicholls. He affirmed that the country had seized the opportunity to write a new chapter in its history.
Gauteng Premier pushes for provincial Public Transport Authority
Gauteng Premier David Makhura strongly supported the idea of a provincial Public Transport Authority on Wednesday. He was addressing the first session of the International Conference on Transport Authorities, being held in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. "I'm convinced that the establishment of a transport authority is something whose case has been made," he affirmed. The means of creating and operating such an authority were still open for debate, he acknowledged.
Peters wants integrated public transport systems
Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has called for public transport in South Africa to be integrated and accessible. She was delivering the keynote address at the International Conference on Transport Authorities in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, on Wednesday. "A lot of improvements have been made in the public transport sector," she stated, noting, however, that more needed to be done. The country required a fully effective public transport infrastructure.
National Treasury assures on support for SAA
The National Treasury announced in a press statement on Wednesday that it is “currently considering” State-owned flag carrier South Africa Airways’ (SAA’s) request for a “going concern guarantee” from it. SAA sent its request to National Treasury last month. “The approval of the guarantee is essential for finalising SAA’s financial statements on a going concern basis,” the statement said.
Looking back and forward, as SA’s SAFARI-1 reactor marks its fiftieth anniversary
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) is this year celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of its SAFARI-1 research reactor, the country’s – and Africa’s – first nuclear reactor. It first ‘went critical’ (achieved critical mass, and so started operating) on March 18, 1965 – at 18:33 (or 6:33 pm) to be precise. Originally, SAFARI was an acronym for South African Fundamental Atomic Research Installation, but that full name has not been used for decades now.
SA needs to increase its R&D budget, says Deputy President
The South African government has recognised the need to increase the country's research and development (R&D) budget. This was stated by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria. He was opening the fifth CSIR Conference. He pointed out that Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor had been continually raising in the Cabinet the issue of increasing the R&D budget. "We a heeding her call," he stated.
SA companies should seek more UN business
South African businesses have been encouraged to increase their participation in the United Nations (UN) procurement processes. UN Procurement Division field procurement service chief Sean Purcell pointed out on Thursday that the amount of goods purchased by the UN from South African companies declined from 2009 to 2012, increased in 2013 and decreased again in 2014. Currently, 988 South African companies are registered to do business with the world body.
SA defence companies urged to find balance between cooperation and competition
South African defence companies must be able to both compete and cooperate with each other. So affirmed Saab Grintek Defence (SGD) senior VP Micael Johansson on Thursday. "In South Africa and on the continent, we need to get the balance right between competition, which is necessary and healthy, and cooperation," he said. "We must cooperate where it makes sense, particularly in the high-tech areas we [the South African defence industry] are good at," he urged.
Armscor wants to strengthen SA industry
South Africa's defence procurement, disposals and research and development agency Armscor is busy changing its relationship with the South African Defence industry, Armscor CEO Kevin Wakeford affirmed on Thursday. It is moving from being prescriptive to industry to being collaborative with industry. "Industry is a client [of Armscor]," he asserted. "We have to come to the party!" "As a developing continent, rogue behaviour will manifest from time to time," he cautioned.
Denel steady-as-she-goes despite executive suspensions
Acting Denel Group CEO Zwelakhe Ntshepe has assured that the State-owned defence industrial group will not be changing its strategy. He was giving the opening address at the group's 2015 Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Conference in Pretoria on Thursday. Late last month, Denel Group CEO Riaz Saloojee, Group CFO Fikile Mhlontlo and Group company secretary Elizabeth Africa were placed on special leave by the newly appointed board (installed in July).
US space agency reports water almost certainly flows on Mars
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), the US space agency, announced on Monday that flowing water almost certainly exists on Mars today. From high-resolution images, scientists have discovered evidence of hydrated salts that are produced by salt, or briny, water. The images were gathered by the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. Images were taken of four separate locations.
Plant floor cyber securityâturning discussion into action
Last month we explored why plant floor cyber security should be on your agenda. Here in Part 2 we focus on how to establish a serious and open dialog, develop strategies, and tap outside resources. Aug 5, 2015 Cyber security As we continue our exploration of plant floor cyber security, we need to develop strategies that work for our particular situation and seek guidance from a variety of outside resources. We can then turn discussion into meaningful action.
San Diego State Study Shows Americans Are Becoming More Tolerant
Americans are becoming increasingly tolerant of different lifestyles and beliefs, according to results of a study announced Monday by San Diego State University. On topics such as race, religion, free speech and same-sex marriage, Americans are more likely these days to believe that people with different views or lifestyles can and should have the same rights as others, such as giving a speech or teaching at a college, according to research by SDSU psychology professor Jean Twenge.
What Does Your Selfie Say About You?
Leah Tierney is a consumer psychologist who works in content marketing at Shutterstock. This post was originally published on the Shutterstock blog and has been reprinted with permission. Selfies are overflowing on every social media site, with everyone from the Pope to Obama being spotted in one.
Using OEE and SPC to improve quality and productivity
Quality is the process of producing products that meet specifications. It is but one of three elements of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), the other two being uptime and rate. It is fair to say that we cannot produce quality without measurement. We may either measure to insure that our processes are in control and thus infer that product quality is achieved or we may measure product attributes directly to insure quality.
Documentation - the MOST important tool
An effective industrial maintenance program for packaging, or any other advanced manufacturing operation, depends upon three things: workers with well-developed technical skills; workers with job-specific knowledge and experience; and complete and adequate documentation.
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