Strategic Focus: Getting Value From Control Of Work Software For Safe Operations

Published 6 February 2023 by Hugo Fuller & Malavika Tohani &
Asset Maintenance Management Control Of Work Digital Transformation Strategy Operational Excellence Operational Excellence Programme Operational Risk Management Software Process Safety Management Real-Time Risk Management Strategic Focus

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Executive Summary

Control of work (CoW) software is the fastest-growing segment within operational risk management (ORM), outstripping process safety management (PSM) and barrier risk management software. In recent years, CoW software has risen in prominence, particularly as a bridge between operations and health and safety personnel. This report seeks to inform potential buyers of CoW software about the benefits of implementation, based on Verdantix global corporate survey findings. Such benefits encompass cost savings, efficiency gains and – crucially – improved safety for workers.

Table of contents

Adoption Of Control Of Work Software Is Exploding
Control Of Work Software Aligns With The Direction Of Travel Of Safety And Risk Strategies
Control Of Work Software Delivers Safety As Well As Productivity Benefits By Enabling A Connected Workforce

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Figure 1. Perceived Benefits Of Control Of Work Software

Organisations mentioned

AdaptIT, DevonWay, GOARC, Hexagon, Infor EAM, Intelex, j5 International, Keppel Corporation, ProcessMAP, Rombit, Sphera, Suncor, TenForce, Ultimo, Wolters Kluwer Enablon, Yokogawa RAP

About the authors

Hugo Fuller

Industry Analyst
Hugo is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Operational Excellence practice. His current research agenda explores the technologies within the industrial asset management software market, with a focus on enterprise asset management software and computerized maintenance management systems. In Advisory, he focuses on go-to-market, thought-leadership and market-sizing work. Prior to joining Verdantix, Hugo worked in PR analytics and studied English at University College London.

Malavika Tohani

Research Director, Operational Excellence
Malavika leads the Verdantix Operational Excellence practice. Her current research agenda focuses on digital technologies for Operational Excellence including digital twins and software solutions for industrial risk and asset management. Malavika has over 15 years’ experience in research and strategy consulting. Malavika previously worked at Frost & Sullivan, managing and delivering advisory projects for clients involving expansion, acquisition, benchmarking and product development strategies. Malavika holds a MSc in Economics from Madras School of Economics.

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