GPF EW On Use & Misuses Of Processes In ContainerTerminal, 4-5 Mar 27 SPR

A Comprehensive Review of Work Practices at a Container Terminal. Learn Hidden Issues at a Container Terminal. Learning & Growth4-5 Mar 27 GPF Executive Workshop On Use And Misuses Of Internal Processes In A Container Terminl-In Pursuit Of Operational Excellence, 4-5 Mar 27, Singapore. Dear industry collegaues Executive Workshop Outline The themes of the Two Day Express Executive Workshop are • A Comprehensive Review of Work Practices at a Container Terminal • Learn Hidden Issues at a Container Terminal • Learning & Growth Modern Containers Terminals today are smart technology driven supported by good spatial layout designs, high speed adaptive equipment/resources and trained intuitive personnel to meet the customized expectations of customer leading to targeted revenue growth and ROCE. This Executive Workshop will walk through the key internal processes in a Modern Container Terminal and share knowledge of the current and potential gaps in practices and perceptions drilled down to workman level which could be addressed by managers and executives to improve operational performance and excellence. The 2-day Executive Workshop will consist of subject matters given below. Sessions will be video driven with interactive participation by attendees. There will be exercises and material handouts. Participants are welcomed to seek drilled down perspectives on any topic outlined. Executive Workshop Outcome At the end of the Executive Workshop, participants will have comprehensive overview and understanding of internal processes and their relationships in a container terminal and understand all possible gaps in practices which hamper productivity and delivery. Describe the main container-handling activities that take place in a container terminal. Know the elements and components of the container terminal operations sequence. Appreciate how workflow imbalances can arise during container terminal operations and describe the consequences of operational bottlenecks and unproductive work practices. Describe the activities, operations and facilities of the container terminal and discuss in broad terms how operational functions in the container terminal are organized, managed, planned, supervised and controlled. Participants can explain the importance of terminal integration, and demonstrate how this is applied through the organizational structure of the terminal. Name the essential elements of terminal management and supervision. Explain the role of computerized terminal operating system in terminal operation. Participants will know the benefits of integrating, aligning and linking workflows in the container terminal to improve operational efficiency and productivity. Participants can harness ideas and recognize lapses in their workflows from the Executive Workshop and seek to incorporate changes to these into their revised workflows to improve performance and efficiency. Participants from Maritime Learning Institutions will have a broad view and understanding of workflows in a container terminal for better understanding and appreciation of the courses they are attending. Trainers can seek answers and clarifications on subjects they are covering in their curriculum. Executive Workshop Participants – who should attend • Terminal Owners • Terminal Managers & Executives • Terminal Engineering Managers & Executives • Financial Officers • Information Technology Officers • Shipping Line Managers & Executives • Port Customers • Port Stakeholders • Maritime Learning Institutions – Students, Trainers Topic 1: Workflow Framework in a Typical Container Terminal • Container Terminal Modal Split • Information Flows • Documentation Flows • Technology Flows • Berth, Yard, Gate, Operations, Stowage Planning & Operations Topic 2: Use & Misuses Dimensions • TOS Applications Deployment, Utilization, Settings & Parameters • Yard and Ship Planning Parameters • Global Settings and Vessel Call Settings of TOS • Crane Clashes: Planning vs Actual • Yard Clashes – One Vessel, Many Vessels • Yard Planning Reservations • Pre and End of Vessel Operation Practices • Re-handlings in Yard • Post-Closing Loading • Vessel Call Reschedule • Yard Census • Operations Performance Measures • Equipment Availability and Performance Measures • Lashing/Unlashing • Idle Times & Stoppages • Time-Wasting Practices • Seat Swapping • Queues • Communication • Linkages and Alignment of Internal Processes • Silo Based Collection of Information Workshop Leader: (subject to final confirmation) Thomas Ng Thomas Ng has over 32 years of consulting experience in the ports and shipping industry. Thomas is known for developing innovative solutions for players within the ports & shipping industry, — in areas of investments advisory, port strategy, development, marketing, planning & redesign, customer services and port operations; and delivering superior results. He is the Executive Chairman of The Global Ports Forum (GPF) since 2008. The Global Ports Forum is a platform where all ports stakeholders in the ecosystem- port customers, port authorities, port operators, port people, port suppliers & service providers are gathered together to discuss about issues furthering the interests of ports globally. Thomas is well-respected in the ports & shipping circles — recognized for his in-depth industry knowledge and far-reaching personal industry network and linkages. Some of his recent port investments advisory work include ports in the Middle East, Africa, Southern Europe, South East Asia, Latin America, etc. Given Thomas’ far-reaching personal port industry network and linkages, Thomas is often seek out by port investors and port privatization candidates all over the world for collaborative partnership. Thomas is invited regularly as speaker & facilitator for Ports conferences, roundtable and executive programs and workshops. He is the senior port & terminal training expert for the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) for foreign ports officials for over 10 years. Recent programmes conducted by Thomas include the 5 days executive program in “Port Development and Competitiveness”, Singapore on 12-16 Dec 2016 where Thomas was the key trainer for over 60% of the whole executive program. Some other early SCP programmes that Thomas taught over 20 senior foreign government transport officials included the 2 weeks Singapore MFA Executive Programme in Logistics & Distribution Management on 28 Aug – 10 Sep 2007 & again on 6 Oct – 17 Oct 2008. Thomas spoke recently at the Transport Intelligence Singapore 2013 Infrastructure panel, together with senior executives from the World Bank & UPS, the Container Depot Association Singapore Conference 2014 on ports and infrastructure, Tank Storage Asia Conference in 2015 and an exclusive Roundtable on Smart ports & ships and Internet of Things in Jun 2016. On a professional level, Thomas founded the non-government voluntary organization — The Global Ports Council (GPC) in 2008. As of today, over 192 C-level executives globally presents themselves as members of our council. Our prestigious list of Council members are as follows: http://globalportsforum.com/the-global-ports-council/ Thomas is also a veteran Chartered member (since 2001) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Singapore. He served as a Board Member of the Singapore Branch of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport for over 22 years till May 24. Upul D. Jayatissa Mr. Upul Dhammika Jayatissa, FCILT has nearly 40 years working experience in senior strategic management positions in the seaport sector of the transport industry. He is a former Managing Director of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) till Dec 2022. He also served as a board member of SLPA as well as the Managing Director for almost one & half years, until his retirement. Mr.