
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Toelle, B. 
A1  - Lingley, J. 
T1  - A METHOD FOR CONDUCTING A &apos;COMPLETE PROCESS&apos; WORKFLOW ANALYSIS
JF  - The APPEA Journal
JO  - The APPEA Journal
Y1  - 2000
VL  - 40
IS  - 1
SP  - 596
EP  - 602
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ99039 
N2  - Many companies within the exploration and production industry have recently begun performing workflow studies with in-house personnel, or in collaboration with consulting groups that have the required expertise. While in-house studies often yield good results, outside consultants specialising in these types of studies can often recognise a broader range of workflow-related issues. There are many benefits companies realise from conducting these studies. Complete and periodic reviews of the E&P processes being conducted allow companies to determine whether or not they are using the &apos;State of the Science&apos; methodologies needed to maintain a competitive lead. Information obtained during a workflow study helps a company&apos;s management to develop or adjust existing plans for effectively combining existing personnel, technology and data.Workflow studies may be approached in a number of ways. While some address specific portions of a company&apos;s workflow, such as its data flow, others seek rapid benefits, or &apos;quick hits&apos;. The various types of workflow studies all have a place in the process re-engineering arena. However, one type, the &apos;complete process workflow analysis&apos;, offers companies the opportunity to solve the greatest number of process oriented issues.This type of study follows a specific pattern and starts by identifying main business drivers and objectives. Additional steps include the review of existing &apos;planned workflows&apos;, determining the actual workflow, analysis and issue identification, developing a &apos;recommended workflow&apos;, and educating company personnel in the new &apos;recommended&apos; process. It is this &apos;complete process workflow analysis&apos; that is discussed in this paper. 
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