Breakthrough Research on Nigerian Heavy Crude Oil Transport — Now Published!

access_time 2026-05-22T08:59:16.124Z face Adebayo Olanrewaju
Breakthrough Research on Improving Pipeline Transport of Nigerian Heavy Crude Oil Nigerian heavy crude oil holds enormous potential as a strategic energy resource, yet its high viscosity has long made efficient pipeline transport a major challenge. A newly published peer-reviewed study presents a si...

Value Stream Mapping for Complex Manufacturing Lines Explained

access_time 2026-03-07T13:30:15.87Z face Olanab Academy
Value Stream Mapping for Complex Manufacturing Lines Explained Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean manufacturing method for analyzing and improving how products flow from order to delivery. It charts every step in the process – including material handling and information signals (orders, schedules,...

Top 10 Trends in Global Manufacturing for Plant Managers

access_time 2026-03-07T12:58:54.948Z face Olanab Academy
Top 10 Trends in Global Manufacturing for Plant Managers Modern manufacturing is transforming rapidly as factories everywhere—from North America and Europe to Asia—adopt new technologies and practices. In the next 1–3 years, plant managers must focus on digital transformation and immediate pressures...

How Manufacturing Organizations Can Prevent Production Shutdowns

access_time 2026-03-07T12:40:10.959Z face Olanab Academy
How Manufacturing Organizations Can Prevent Production Shutdowns Even a single hour of unplanned downtime can burn through thousands of dollars. Industry surveys report that most manufacturers lose $10,000–$500,000 per hour during unexpected stoppages. In fact, one study found that Fortune Global 50...

Maintenance KPIs Every Factory Should Monitor

access_time 2026-03-07T11:17:35.38Z face Olanab Academy
Maintenance KPIs Every Factory Should Monitor Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) is essential for any manufacturing maintenance program. Well-chosen KPIs let maintenance managers track asset health, optimize work scheduling, and control costs. In fact, ISO 55001 (asset management) explicit...