Control. Connect. Optimize.
RC Automation helps petroleum terminals, asphalt terminals, tank farms, and bulk liquid storage facilities throughout North America improve performance through better operations, inventory processes, system utilization, documentation, training, and practical automation planning.
Terminal Performance Index™
We do not just find problems. We help terminals fix them.
RC Automation sits between operations, technology, and implementation partners so terminals can make better decisions and execute practical improvements.
Assess
Review workflows, systems, inventory processes, documentation, and performance gaps.
Map
Build process maps, asset lists, pain-point summaries, and risk observations.
Prioritize
Separate quick wins from larger system, training, and contractor-supported improvements.
Optimize
Support implementation, training, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Terminal Excellence Assessment (TEA)
A comprehensive assessment of your terminal's operations, technology, and workflows. RC Automation identifies inefficiencies, evaluates system utilization, and provides practical recommendations to improve performance.
Clear findings. Clear next steps.
The assessment is designed to give managers a usable picture of current operations without turning the process into a huge project.
- Operations assessment across workflows, handoffs, loading, transfers, and reporting
- Process mapping for key terminal activities and daily routines
- System utilization review for TPVision, AccuLoad, gauges, reports, and related tools
- Asset inventory for key terminal equipment, systems, and operational touchpoints
- Training gap analysis and knowledge-transfer observations
- Prioritized improvement plan with practical next steps
Services built for bulk liquid terminals.
RC Automation focuses on nine core services that help terminals improve operations, inventory accuracy, system utilization, documentation, training, reporting, and practical automation planning.
Terminal Excellence Assessment (TEA)
A comprehensive assessment of terminal operations, technology, and workflows with practical recommendations to improve performance.
- Operations assessment
- Process mapping
- System utilization review
- Asset inventory
- Training gap analysis
- Prioritized improvement plan
Inventory Process Assessment
Improve inventory accuracy, visibility, and reporting by reviewing current inventory management practices.
- Inventory workflow analysis
- Tank reconciliation review
- Variance identification
- Reporting improvements
- Process optimization
Operations Process Improvement
Optimize daily terminal operations by identifying bottlenecks, reducing manual tasks, and improving consistency.
- Product transfer workflows
- Loading operations
- Shift handoffs
- Communication processes
- Operational efficiency
Systems Utilization Review
Maximize the value of existing terminal systems before investing in new technology.
- TPVision
- AccuLoad
- Tank gauging systems
- Operational reporting
- Data visibility
Documentation & SOP Development
Develop professional documentation that improves consistency, compliance, and knowledge transfer.
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Work instructions
- Process maps
- Checklists
- Operations manuals
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Help new and existing employees learn faster while preserving critical operational knowledge.
- Operator training guides
- Equipment documentation
- Quick-reference manuals
- Process documentation
Operational Reporting & Dashboards
Transform operational data into meaningful reports that support faster, better-informed decisions.
- Inventory dashboards
- KPI reporting
- Daily operational reports
- Management summaries
- Performance tracking
Automation Opportunity Assessment
Identify repetitive manual processes that can be streamlined through practical automation and improved workflows.
- Manual reporting
- Spreadsheet processes
- Data collection
- Notifications
- Workflow improvements
Technology Consulting
Provide independent guidance on technology improvements that support terminal operations and long-term objectives.
- Technology evaluations
- System upgrade planning
- Vendor assessments
- Digital transformation planning
Terminal performance starts with understanding the operation.
Petroleum Terminals
Operational reviews, loading workflows, reporting, systems utilization, and project coordination.
Asphalt Terminals
Inventory processes, temperature-sensitive workflows, documentation, training, and operational visibility.
Tank Farms
Tank gauging, process documentation, maintenance readiness, reporting, and improvement roadmaps.
Marine Terminals
Dock workflows, product movement, communication, coordination, and documentation improvement.
Real terminal problems RC Automation is built to solve.
These sample case studies show the type of operational issues a review can uncover and organize into action.
Manual reporting overload
Inventory and end-of-week reporting depends on spreadsheets, repeated manual entry, and operator memory. The review maps the current process and identifies reporting shortcuts, controls, and automation opportunities.
Underused terminal systems
Systems such as TPVision, AccuLoad, or tank gauging may have features that are not being used. The review documents screens, users, workflows, gaps, and training needs.
Late transfer visibility
When product transfers are planned too late, terminals risk delays and unnecessary pressure. The review identifies decision points, reporting signals, and handoff improvements.
Operations experience. Technology mindset. Practical execution.
RC Automation brings terminal operations knowledge, IT experience, inventory awareness, and implementation-focused communication to help managers improve terminal performance throughout North America.
Operational Insight
Hands-on understanding of product movement, loading workflows, inventory routines, documentation needs, and operator pain points.
Systems Thinking
Ability to connect terminal software, field equipment, reporting needs, data flow, training, and management visibility.
Vendor Neutral
Recommendations are based on terminal performance needs—not pushing one software package, contractor, or equipment vendor.
To become one of North America’s most trusted terminal performance consulting and project execution firms.
Ready to Improve Your Terminal?
Start with a practical Terminal Excellence Assessment and get a clear roadmap for operations, inventory, systems, documentation, and training improvements.