What is the basis of the Questionnaire (i.e. – the variables in the database or the questions and data collected)?
AP-Networks developed a turnaround benchmarking survey in 2002 and started the beginnings of what currently is the largest turnaround database of its kind. The data was used to develop the beginning of AP-Networks evaluative tools. However, in early 2004, and with seemingly strong interest from its clients to compare scope data, AP-Networks organized a turnaround benchmarking study consortium to gather scope data, examine and analyze trade-offs between cost, duration, interval, scope, reliability and other metrics. The turnaround benchmarking study consortium included representatives from the following companies: BP; Chevron; ExxonMobil; Flint Hills Resources; and Shell. The consortium developed a benchmarking framework, and met numerous times during the first half of 2004 and developed an extensive data collection spreadsheet (BM questionnaire) for seven types of refinery unit turnarounds. The BM questionnaire included estimates, actual outcomes, detailed scope data, reliability data,
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