[ Related Industries ]

You might be able to do quite well not knowing about the industries related to your industry.  But you’re a more well-rounded worker if you understand the interactions amongst what you do, and who else might be affected by what you do.

For pipeliners, it’s useful to at least know about exploration and production, and network distribution.

Even more important, these days, is also knowing about the product you’re shipping.  That might all be changing, or, it might not within your career duration.  Either way, knowing the who, what and why of the related industries is part of being competent.   

(PECS Ref: IB003- Related Industries)