In this article, Dr Maurice J Wilkins offers some food for thought about the need for UK industry to come together to ensure that the engineering workforce is prepared for the digital transformation.
Read moreDon’t get driven to distraction by nuisance alarms
Nuisance alarms are a symptom of poorly managed alarm systems, they inhibit the effectiveness of Operators and obscure the view of what is really going on - compromising safety and reducing the effectiveness of the alarm system. Yokogawa provides a comprehensive alarm reporting and analysis package which can typically reduce nuisance alarms by 80% and improve alarm system behaviour thus minimizing safety risks and enhancing plant operations.
Read moreCollaborative Effort at Process Data Analysis Stabilizes Production and Leads to Positive Changes in Organizational Culture
Honshu Chemical Industry Company, Ltd. collaborates with Yokogawa to raise the quality acceptance rate to 100% and improve product yield.
Read moreManaging operational technology security in a changing business environment
Organizations are seeking to transform their businesses through digitalization, improving work flows and processes, adapting organization culture and changing supply chain relationships.
Although Digitalization can deliver significant value for organizations, it also increases the threat surface which, if not effectively managed, can create significant cyber security risks for industrial environments. In this article, Donal explores the changing business landscape and countermeasures to reduce cyber risk.
Read moreIs valve degradation your early warning indicator of subsea safety risks?
In his latest article, Nick Cross evaluates a subsea solution that provides an early indication of well valve degradation. Through monitoring, analysis and visualization of subsea data, operators can quickly identify the early signs of valve degradation enabling them to take corrective actions, and support the safe and efficient operations of the subsea environment.
Read moreThe Value of Digitalization
Digitalization creates and sustains competitive advantage and is one of the key strategies a plant can adopt in pursuit of operational excellence. In his latest article, Duncan Micklem explores strategies to realize the true value from Digitalization.
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