This is not written in malice, it is a realistic evaluation of the current state of PCG WLY. The intent is to clarify the reasons why this facility struggles to manufacture and assemble its own products.
It doesn't matter how many management shuffles are made at WLY, the TECHNICAL RESOURCES and SYSTEMS do not exist to elevate this facility. The current MFG operations teams on site are old school pushing manufacturing techniques straight out of a 1980's playbook. There are plenty of people who know how to push at WLY, but pushing only leads you to the next obstacle to push. The facility needs modern robust manufacturing systems. NOV is way behind the curve and haemorrhage's cash as a result. No surprises here, put garbage in you get garbage out.
Keith Philips is a straight shooter and takes no prisoners, but desperatly needs to replace a few key players who do very little to help him and would rather live in a world of smoke and mirrors. Does he have the political strength and vision to know who's hurting him and what he needs to do to turn the corner? Hard to say, but it's a fascinating story to watch unfold. Maybe watch the color of his hair and temperament as an indicator?
As a result of the status quo, Mr. Philips and his management team continue to wrestle with PCG WLY delivering mediocre results. Management makes things difficult for themselves when the solutions and strategies are simple. The bottom line is the entire management team need real education to give them the confidence and tools to drive in the right direction. Cleaning house of the deep rooted establishment should be top of Mr. Philip's agenda!
It's the recurring story of the big players in the Oil & Gas industry. Until margins shrink and the competition erodes sales, real sustainable change will not happen, thus cultivating the current perpetual state of lost revenue and bad decisions to continue.
Good luck over at PCG WLY, you will need it!