Market Insight: 5 Key Considerations When Buying EHS Software

Executive Summary

Procuring a new EHS management system can be an overwhelming process for organizations. A diverse software market landscape with hundreds of active vendors, input from multiple internal stakeholders and resistance from existing software users, mean that a robust approach to software selection and stakeholder engagement is essential to project success. To help buyers make informed decisions when selecting EHS software providers, Verdantix has identified five key areas for consideration: 1) scalability and product roadmap of the software; 2) ability to perform in-house configurations;  3) business intelligence (BI) sophistication; 4) industry-specific or region-specific software traits; and 5) user interface (UI). This report leverages extensive Verdantix experience obtained through advising enterprise clients in various industries and geographies on EHS software shortlisting, selection and implementation timelines. Buyers should use this report to inform their EHS software procurement strategy.