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MCi-Coupa: The Best of Breed

See how Coupa + Track delivers best-of-breed contractor data and spend management.

MCi-Triax: Uncover the Wrench Time Mystery

Read how combining Track and Triax can expose wasteful workflows with automation.

Lump Sum Analysis Detects $8 Million in Leakage

Dive into MCi's analysis of a client's $150 million contractor spend over 8 months uncovered $8 million in overspending, leading to $3 million in actual savings and $5 million in process improvements.

How Track Can Help the Mining Industry Reach Net Zero

? From Diesel to Digital: The Future of Mining in a Net-Zero World? Did you know the demand for metals like nickel, vital for batteries, is expected to grow by over 500% in the next decade? ? Find o

Insights-as-a-Service | Management Controls Inc.

Management Controls Inc. Insights-as-a-Service empowers companies with unparalleled human intelligence, based on the proprietary, real-time data gathered from the field. With daily updates on contract

Women in Supply Chain: What They’re Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains

Jackie Andre, MCi's Senior Director, is highlighted in an article celebrating the impactful roles of women in the supply chain industry, showcasing their contributions to innovation.

Assembly Magazine: The Perfect Manager

Bruce Grissom, MCi's Operations and Maintenance Expert, shares insights on effective management in Assembly Magazine, highlighting the importance of teamwork, growth, and respect.

myTrack® Helps Customers Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act's Tax Credits

Discover how Management Controls Inc.'s myTrack Platform aids companies in utilizing the Inflation Reduction Act's 48C(e) tax credit.

MCi Revolutionizes Contractor Data Management With the Launch of myTrack, the Next-Generation Platform Optimized For Real-Time Insights

Management Controls Inc. unveils myTrack®, a cutting-edge contractor data management platform.

Management Controls Launches MServ, Global Managed Service Offering For Track® Platform

Learn more about MServ, our new global managed service for the TRACK Platform.

Management Controls, Inc. Collaborates with Coupa to Optimize and Manage Services Spend

Discover the collaborative efforts of Management Controls, Inc. and Coupa Software to transform services spend management.

What Are 4 Key Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Heavy Industry?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous and is impacting nearly every industry. For the heavy-asset industry, AI has already begun to positively impact how the industry can...

4 Ways myTrack Delivers Value for the IRA Tax Credit

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $500 billion in new spending and tax breaks to boost clean energy, increase tax revenues, and reduce healthcare costs. Under IRA section...

2024 Outlook: Can Heavy Industry Overcome Its Labor Challenges?

As 2024 kicks off, major manufacturing hubs around the world continue to face a tough labor market. The struggles vary—whether your company is trying to fill an entry-level...

Fortune Global 10 Refinery Saves Over $600K On 30-Day Turnaround Using TRACK Platform

A FORTUNE Global 10 refinery with sites all over North America engaged TRACK Software to conduct a “parallel pilot” for their upcoming turnaround. For the purposes of the pilot, the TRACK™...

Management Controls, Inc. (MCi) Selected as a Microsoft High Potential Partner (HiPo) for Azure.

MANAGEMENT CONTROLS, INC. (MCCORP), a market leader in contractor cost control solutions and forecasting, announced that it has been chosen by Microsoft to join the High Potential (HiPo) Managed...

Management Controls, Inc. (MCi) Announces Change of Control, Increased Investment in Track Platform

MANAGEMENT CONTROLS, INC. (MCi), the global leader in contractor services management (CSM) for heavy process industries, announces a change of control with founder Bob Harrell retiring and passing...

Management Controls Launches Analytics Maturity Model Level 1

Management Controls Inc. has launched the new Insights Maturity Model Level 1 - Foundations.

Management Controls Launches Analytics Maturity Model Level 2

Management Controls Inc. has launched the Analytics Maturity Model Level 2 to guide customers on improvements to safety, value, and productivity.

Fortune Global 5 Refinery Saves Over $2.1 MM In Only Six Weeks

Once the ACS Gate Log was automated there was a significant decrease of Straight Time, Over Time and Double Time for a savings of11.7%. These savings originated from offsite work validated by the...

Future-Proof Your Business Through Digitization of Your Contractor Workforce

The pandemic has taught us that consideration for the future is a must. Learn how digitizing your contractor workforce can help future proof your business.

Fixed Fee: The Best Use of this Contracting Strategy

The Fixed Fee contracting strategy defines a fixed amount for payment at the beginning of a contractual engagement.

5 Tips to Improve Alignment in Supplier Relationships

Read our next blog post for Sourcing and Procurement professionals from Anna Van Cleef about tips and best practices to improve alignment in the workplace.

Management Controls Launches Rental Equipment Module

Management Controls Inc. has released a new Rental Equipment Module in the latest TRACK software release in June.

Management Controls Team Achieves Fourth Microsoft Gold Competency

MCi has achieved the Microsoft Gold Security Competency status. The gold security competency demonstrates MCi's organizational skills in the implementation, management, and monitoring of security...

4 Strategies to Control Mining Contractor Service Costs During an Economic Turndown

Consider these strategies to better control mining contractor service costs and help your company work smarter through the economic downturn.

Daily Cost Transparency During STO's (Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages)

The TRACK Platform provides daily cost transparency at the work level, enabling companies to identify problems proactively and minimize cost overruns.

Management Controls is Delivering the Future of Automated Benchmarking

Compare Key Performance Metrics across your Enterprise Operations

Management Controls, Inc. Collaborates with Coupa to Optimize and Manage Services Spend

Management Controls, Inc. (MCi), the leading provider of Contractor Management Software for heavy asset-intensive industries, and Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP), today announced a...

7 Ways You’re Leaking Cash During Turnaround Season

Find out how to become contract compliant by automating the work-to-invoice process to ensure accurate hours and costs.

What Are 3 Trends & Challenges Facing Downstream Markets?

Discover emerging trends and obstacles facing the downstream petrochemical industry. Learn how companies are transitioning to digital solutions.

How to Keep Mining Projects On-Schedule & On-Budget

Find out how the mining industry is embracing new technologies to safely deliver mining projects on time and within budget.

Ready to Error-Proof Your Audit Findings?

Find out how to close your audit gaps to error-proof the process for validating contract work hours. Plus, you'll improve owner-contractor relationships.

What Are the Top 3 Mining Procurement Challenges?

Overcome your mining procurement obstacles. Learn how to scale mining operations, stay on budget, manage purchase orders, and resolve vendor disputes.

How Tech Helps Balance Savings & Safety in Manufacturing

Find out the advantages of having at-your-fingertips manufacturing technology and data to wrangle project timelines, plus ensure a safe manufacturing job site.

Why Choose Managed Services? Three Benefits for Heavy Industry

Discover the benefits of managed services. See why you should engage subject matter experts so your employees can do what they do best.

Maintenance Manager Q&A: Taking Plant Safety from Weekly Fires to Goal Zero

We spoke with Bruce Grissom, a former Maintenance Manager with over 40 years of experience. He shared how he helped to build a safety culture and how safety has evolved in the...

Why Paper Timesheets Won't Cut It for Capturing Time On-Site

In this era of Industry 4.0, the benefits of automation are touted at every turn. It may be hard to believe that paper-based timesheets are still a big part of how owners and vendors...

How Technology is Helping Miners Deliver on Net-Zero Strategies

When it comes to going green, the mining and metals industry is feeling pressure on many fronts. First, there is pressure to deliver on tough carbon reduction goals – such as...

10 Ways Leaky Contracts Can Hurt Your Business

In the heavy asset industry, leaky contracts are a critical challenge that can impact project timelines, budgets, and overall operational efficiency. In fact, EY estimates that...

Jackie Andre Named Recipient of 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award

Senior Director of Contractor Optimization at Management Controls recognized for her accomplished career in the supply chain industry.

How to Use TRACK to Qualify for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Energy Credits

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $500 billion in new spending and tax breaks to boost clean energy, increase tax revenues, and reduce healthcare costs. Signed into law in...

3 Challenges of Legacy Systems & Data in Contractor Spend

Today's heavy-asset industry has moved from the assembly line to the computing cloud. Yet, there is a persistent demand for more digital transformation. This can include a myriad of...

Q&A: How to Manage Your Commercial Strategy & Mitigate Risk

We spoke with Mike Mantooth, Director, Capital Projects, at MCi. He is the former Global Contract Manager at United States Steel Corp. As a contract expert, Mike shared his thoughts...

Why You Need Contractor Data Management During Turnaround Season

Many refineries postponed planned maintenance and improvement projects—first during COVID-19 and then amid supply-chain disruptions and pressure to ramp back up. By comparison, this...

[Infographic] 5 Facts: Unlocking the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Explore the transformative potential of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with Management Controls' insightful infographic.

Management Controls Earns Top Honor as a Best Place to Work in Houston 2023

MCi was one of 25 companies named one of the best in the medium-sized company category in Houston, with a score of 92.03.

5 Reasons You Need Tech Tools With an Open API

In the heavy-asset industry, the shift towards digitalization has been occurring steadily. Many small companies dip their toe in and update systems as they scale. Large companies in...

Part 1 (of 3): Uncovering the Top 10 Operational Challenges in Heavy Industry

We sat down with Bruce Grissom, a former maintenance manager with over 40 years of maintenance experience at multiple oil and gas refineries, for a closer look at 10 common...

Part 2 (of 3): Uncovering the Top 10 Operational Challenges in Heavy Industry

We sat down with Bruce Grissom, a former maintenance manager with over 40 years of maintenance experience at multiple oil and gas refineries, for a closer look at 10 common...

Part 3 (of 3): Uncovering the Top 10 Operational Challenges in Heavy Industry

We sat down with Bruce Grissom, a former maintenance manager with over 40 years of maintenance experience at multiple oil and gas refineries, for a closer look at 10 common...

How Technology Helps Overcome 10 of the Top Operational Challenges in the Energy Sector

Discover how technology addresses top operational challenges in the energy sector, ensuring contract accuracy, improving financial oversight, and enhancing overall efficiency and compliance.

Management Highlights Top Trends and Predictions for Heavy Asset Industry

Discover MCi President Ken Naughton's analysis in Australian Manufacturing on the heavy asset industry's future, emphasizing technology and employee well-being amidst various challenges.

How Smart Industrial Technology Factors into ESSA, Corporate Culture

In her Smart Industry article, Jackie Andre, Senior Director at Management Controls, delves into how merging smart industrial technology with the ESSA methodology can revolutionize manufacturing.

How Technology Helps the Oil & Gas Industry Improve Safety

MCi's Bruce Grissom, in OILMAN Magazine, explores how technology fosters a proactive safety culture in the oil and gas sector, emphasizing real-time monitoring and 'Goal Zero' ambitions.

A Four-Step Methodology for Leaner and More Effective Supply Chains

MCi's Jackie Andre introduces the ESSA methodology in SupplyChainBrain, a strategy enhancing supply chain efficiency and agility through simplification and standardization.

Improve Business by Employing the ESSA Approach

In OILWOMAN Magazine, MCi's Jackie Andre highlights ESSA as a key strategy for optimizing oil and gas operations, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and digital transformation.

How Tech Can Improve Safety & Project Performance

MCi President Ken Naughton discusses in Construction Business Owner how digital technology in construction balances safety and productivity, addressing challenges and enhancing ROI.

How MSEs Can Help with the Heavy Industry’s Heavy Lifting

MCi's Delanie Sloan in Spiceworks highlights the critical role of Managed Service Experts in heavy industry, enhancing efficiency, consistency, and decision-making through advanced technology.

How Digitalization Enhances Worker Safety & Performance in Chemical Plants

MCi President Ken Naughton in Chemical Processing discusses how digitalization in chemical plants enhances worker safety and performance through real-time insights and data management.

Real-time Data Can Solve the Top Three Challenges of the Owner-Contractor Relationship

In an Australian Manufacturing article, MCi President Ken Naughton explores using real-time data to enhance safety, productivity, and cost in owner-contractor relationships.

Automation Eases Owner-Contractor Conflicts

MCi President Ken Naughton discusses how manufacturing automation transforms owner-contractor dynamics, enhancing safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Transforming the Owner-Contractor Relationships Using Data

MCi President Ken Naughton discusses in Supply & Demand Chain Executive how data analytics transforms owner-contractor relationships in manufacturing, enhancing productivity, safety, and transparency.