Case Study: Eliminating a Year of Idle Time by Scheduling Efficiently Actenum DSO for Turnarounds/ Shutdowns Scheduling plant shutdowns are essential for optimizing efficiencies and running a smooth operation throughout the year. Plant shutdown activi- ties require well-organized labor and equipment for a few weeks at a time or even months. They are necessary because shutdowns are often re- quired by federal and state governing agencies to prevent accidents and to ensure that the plants are running within required regulations. Time is money, so site-specific plans are key when implementing a safe and effec- tive shutdown. In addition, many facilities will be inspected during shut- downs and may have them extended if more issues are found. Recently, a heavy industrial

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