OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE INDUSTRY

Innovative technologies – sharing information and value cases for new technology and tools relevant to the oil sands

Technical symposiums – deliver sessions to ensure discussion and technical application of benchmarking results are applied

Benchmarking – identify specific opportunities for companies to improve cost efficiencies and reduce redundancies

SUPPLY CHAIN COLLABORATION

Making it easier to do business with the industry – working to establish a minimum pre-qualification requirement for industry, reducing work for suppliers and members and attracting new and diverse suppliers

Joint procurement – sourcing critical PPE and supplies during the pandemic response

Market analysis and benchmarking – developing regionalized reporting not currently available to the industry

Logistics – collaborating on warehousing efforts and optimizing the movement of people to and from site

Knowledge sharing – timely topics such as indigenous spend tracking and Bill 37 (Builder’s Lien Act)

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Since the onset of the pandemic, ROA has led an initiative relating to the impacts of COVID-19 on our operations and supply chain. The group shares critical information on testing policies, vaccination plans, supply disruptions and operational impacts as the situation continues to evolve. The alliance plays a critical role in ensuring safety and business continuity.