November 18, 2025 by Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages (STOs) represent one of the largest and most critical investments made by asset‑intensive organizations. As execution challenges increase and performance declines across industry, the gap between average and top‑quartile STO performers continues to widen. This brochure explores why leading organizations consistently outperform—delivering lower costs, shorter schedules, and stronger business value—and how companies can improve STO execution effectiveness to remain competitive in today’s economic environment.