Desk and Field Expediting in EPC Companies

Description

Course Description:

Course Title: Desk and Field Expediting in EPC Companies

Duration: 16 hours

Date: February 14th and 15th 2025 – from 9 a.m. to 16

Course Overview:

This intensive two-day course is tailored for professionals in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies who play a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services. The course provides a focused and practical overview of both desk and field expediting processes, emphasizing their significance in meeting project deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to EPC Industry:
   • Overview of stakeholders in the EPC industry.
   • Definition and phases of EPC projects.
2. Importance of Expediting:
   • The critical impact of expediting on project timelines and cost efficiency.
   • Strategies for ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
3. Desk Expediting:
   • Processes and techniques for effective desk expediting.
   • Key milestones and deliverables
4. Fundamentals of Expediting:
   • Roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in EPC companies.
   • Detailed training on expediting reports, monthly progress reports, Gantt charts, and production schedules.
5. Field Expediting:
   • On-site expediting methods and best practices.
   • Coordination between field and desk expeditors for seamless operations.
6. Expediting Workflow:
   • Detailed workflow of expediting activities from start to finish.
   • Integration of expediting with overall project management.
7. Tools and Software:
   • Introduction to key tools and software used in expediting.
   • Hands-on training for practical application.
8. Detailed Review of Expediting Documents:
   • Examination and analysis of essential expediting documents.
   • Best practices for document management and reporting.
9. Additional Training Includes:
   • Follow-up on the progress of engineering, sub-orders, material availability, manufacturing, inspection, and packing activities.
   • Overview of key milestones, kick-off meetings, pre-inspection meetings, expediting reports, engineering progress, document progress, sub-order progress, material availability progress, inspection progress, inspection notifications, SPIR forms, packing lists, shipping marks, and the relationship between procurement, expediting, inspection, and logistics departments.
10. Risk Management in Expediting:
    • Identifying and mitigating risks associated with expediting activities.
    • Strategies for proactive risk management.
11. Communication & Vendor Management:
    • Effective communication techniques with vendors and stakeholders.
    • Managing vendor relationships to ensure compliance and performance.
12. Practical Exercises and Lessons Learned from Failures:
    • Case studies and practical exercises to reinforce learning.
    • Analysis of real-world failures and lessons learned.
13. Course Wrap-Up:
    • Summary of key points and takeaways.
    • Interactive Q&A session for participant queries.
14. Exam:
    • Assessment to evaluate participant understanding and knowledge gained.

Outcome:

By the end of this course, participants will have a solid foundation in both desk and field expediting processes, enhanced by practical exercises and real-world examples. They will be better equipped to manage expediting activities, mitigate risks, and ensure timely project completion within EPC companies.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for professionals involved in expediting, inspection, project management, and those specifically working in expediting roles within EPC companies.