Corporate projects

Churchman, G.J. (1999). Procedures for the efficient recycling of bentonite used for the removal of proteins from wine. Final Report to Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation, Project CSS 98/1... 

ICRC (Integrated Concepts and Research Corporation) Project... 

One of the best ways to get people to really look at their [own] story with fresh eyes is to surprise them. That video was for a conference of event professionals. My goal in that was twofold The kids would obviously have fresh eyes to see things that the professionals wouldn t see, and it s just fun. Every time I do a corporate project, my goal is for it to be infotainment, where you re being entertained while you learn. 

Logistics is a cross-cutting, multi-disciplinary function covering, according to the AFNOR reference model, no less than 25 trades and 600 activities spread along the value chain. It plays a primary role from day-to-day business to major corporate projects. Its field of operation has widened, its missions have diversified - becoming more complex than before - and its competencies have developed, just as the range of its methods has become more elaborate. This transformation has occurred over the last 15 years and has not yet ended. 

A Fire Study of Rigid Cellular Plastic Materials for Insulated Wall and Roof/ Ceiling Constructions, Factory Mutual Research Corporation, Project 2000. 

The Batch Reaction Subcommittee was chaired by Walter L. Lrank of EQE International. Current members of the subcommittee, listed alphabetically are David J. Christensen, Union Carbide Corporation Warren Greenfield, International Specialty Products Philip P. Malkewicz, Nalco Chemical Company Peter L. McGrath, Olin Corporation Louisa A. Nara, Bayer Corporation Leslie A. Seller, CCPS Staff Consultant Robert Schisla, Eastman Chemical Company Anthony Torres, Eastman Kodak Company Dr. Jan C. Windhorst, Nova Chemicals and Paul Wood, Eli Lilly Company. Eormer subcommittee members who contributed much in getting this project started were Eelix Ereiheiter, CCPS Staff Consultant (deceased) A1 Noren, Monsanto Company-Searle (deceased) John Noronha, Eastman Kodak Company (retired) and Robert Stankovich, Eli Lilly Company. 

The original recycle reactor developed at Union Carbide Corporation in 1962 (Berty et al 1968) was modified or adapted by several people to different projects. Many recycle reactors were also designed by others for... 

Number A089-1200.I, EPRI Project No. RP-02736-1. Prepared for the Electric Power Research Institute by Sigma Research Corporation, Westford, MA, 1990. 

This means the engineer should strive to do the best job he can on each estimate, and apply adequate factors to keep the cost conservative. All project costs seem to grow as the project matures. Few projects reduce in scope or cost as more information is developed. A Rand Corporation study documents these cost increases as plans mature (Reference 1). 

Depreciation. This is a noncash cost that accumulates money to rebuild the facilities after the project life is over. There are usually two depreciation rates. One is the corporation s book depreciation, which reflects the expected operating life of the project. The other is the tax depreciation, which is usually the maximum rate allowed by tax laws. To be correct, the tax depreciation should now be called Accelerated Capital Cost Recovery System (ACRS). 

Most feasibility studies involve debt and equity. In the section on Economics it was assumed that there was a debt and interest to be paid. The amount of debt, or debt to equity ratio, varies widely from company to company. Some companies assume 100% equity and require the project to meet their set criteria on the entire investment. In this case all borrowings are considered to be at the corporate level, which then provides 100% of the funds to each project. In other companies, particularly utilities, the debt at the project level can be as high as 75% or more. 

Although numerous cases have been documented where petroleum refineries have simultaneously reduced pollution outputs and operating costs through pollution prevention techniques, there are often barriers to their im-plementation. The primary barrier to most pollution prevention projects is cost. Many pollution prevention options simply do not pay for themselves, or the economics often appear marginal. Corporate investments typically must earn an adequate return on invested capital for the shareholders and some pollution prevention options at some facilities may not meet the requirements set by company policies. 

Dr. Daniel A. Crowl of Michigan Technological University served as editor for the book. The Subcommittee would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Mr. Robert A. Schulze of CCPS and Mr. Robert Kambach of BASF Corporation for their valuable input during the conceptual stages of this project. 

Zhivov A. M., G. L. Riskowski, T. W. Ruprecht, L. L. Christianson, P. V. Nielsen, E. O. Shilkrot, and A. A. Rymkevich. 1997. Design Guide for Displacement Ventilation. Research Project for Philip Morris Management Corporation. lAT, Savoy, IL. 

Verification. Each PSM system will include a mechanism for verifying installation. This will either be the requirement for copies of documentation being sent to Corporate EHS, or another mechanism defined by the project team. 

A I have asked our Corporate VP for Operations to take day-to-day oversight of the work. I expect to review progress every month. I will make sure that the project has all the resources and management commitment needed to make it succeed. I have already planned for an annual reduction in accident and incident related costs of at least 10 percent each year. I have given my personal commitment to the board that we will achieve this. 

Q Who will fund the project corporate, the divisions, or the facilities ... 

A We absorb all costs at the business unit level, that is, the divisions. However, corporate is setting the agenda for this work. Each division has been asked to include the costs of integration into its current planning cycle. Where this impacts short-term planned performance, we will adjust the plans. However, from the next planning cycle onward the plans will include these costs—and the benefits of the new system. There vmII be one exception to this the conceptual plan and pilot project will be developed and funded by corporate. 

Establish corporate and divisional project teams Month 1... 

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