A) Increasing manual labor
B) Maximizing efficiency and reducing costs
C) Minimizing safety measures
D) Ignoring environmental regulations

A) Identifying process steps that limit overall throughput
B) Focusing on non-critical areas
C) Ignoring operational delays
D) Adding unnecessary steps to the process

A) Increases competition between departments
B) Ensures a holistic approach to problem-solving
C) Is unnecessary for optimization
D) Creates confusion and inefficiency

A) Maximizing the use of waste energy streams
B) Ignoring energy consumption
C) Disconnecting energy sources
D) Using only fossil fuels

A) Is not relevant in optimization
B) Increases costs unnecessarily
C) Must be a top priority to prevent accidents and ensure compliance
D) Can be disregarded in the pursuit of efficiency

A) Provide insights for continuous improvement
B) Increase inefficiencies
C) Are not necessary for optimization
D) Cause disruptions in the process

A) Add unnecessary complexity to processes
B) Are only used for external reporting
C) Help measure and track progress towards optimization goals
D) Are irrelevant in petrochemical operations

A) Reduced profitability and increased risks
B) Decreased efficiency without consequences
C) Enhanced safety measures
D) No impact on operations

A) Email clients
B) Social media platforms
C) Gaming apps
D) Process simulation software