Field notes
Operator-grade reading.
Written by the people running the yard. Decision frameworks, case studies, and short reads on the operational levers worth pulling.
Apr 15, 2026 consignment → Mar 22, 2026 vmi → Feb 10, 2026 data-science →
How a Permian Operator Cut Stockout Hours by 73% with Consignment
Field-stocked inventory plus weekly count visits replaced ad-hoc PO cycles for a 12-rig operator. Here is the math.
VMI vs Consignment: Which Makes Sense for Your Yard?
Both reduce stockouts. They differ in who owns the inventory, who counts it, and how billing works. A decision framework.
Forecasting OCTG Demand from Rig Schedules
A simple regression on permit data and rig calendars predicted 78% of stockout events two weeks ahead.