Consultancy. Implementation of Knowledge base

Baseline

General contractor business executing projects in oil and gas industry. Required information acquisition, storage and structuring tools.

Findings
  • Separated unstructured files in data storage;
  • Lack of corporate costs and material prices database;
  • Time consuming access and processing of data required for quotation;
  • Lack of data acquisition and update processes;
  • Mistakes in provision of up-to-date information;
  • Slow information circulation between departments.
Solution
  • Analyzed existing data acquisition and storage system, identified data used for quotation;
  • Developed 1С:ERP-based data storage, acquisition and structuring of data (materials prices, costs, hourly rates, etc.) system;
  • Implemented respective data storage, acquisition and structuring processes;
  • Trained Customer’s employees to use of 1С «Knowledge Base».
Outcomes
  • Centralized data storage;
  • Quotation is calculated faster due to use of up-to-date data;
  • Each employee can access data instantly, no need to request data from other specialists;
  • Data not only structured but also accruing, allowing cost variation analysis;
  • Company possesses own corporate knowledge base.
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