M3 tech SIMTO scheduling blending distribution
Interview with Mark at 2009 NPRA Q&A. Tesoro is using SIMTO software suite from M3 to profitably manage scheduling accross its refining system. SIMTO allows us to develop daily schedules that optimize process constraints that are economically important. Anyone with a need for information or a role in scheduling can access SIMTO regardless of location such as our traders and marine scheduklers as far away as Singapore. Tesoro uses M-Blend, multi-period blend optimizer to generate optimal blend recipes while considering component rundown rates and qualities. SIMTO has enabled us to reduce crude cost by buying heavier less expensive crude oil.

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