Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Attack risk at the root

4 ways to address brand-critical safety, security and obsolescence challenges

Managing risk is ultimately about protecting your brand and reputation. Your approach to risk management should focus on where problems originate:

  • Equipment obsolescence:
    Modernizing production systems using the latest control and information technologies can help minimize unplanned downtime, support compliance with the latest standards and regulations, and play a major role in managing the other areas (quality, safety and security).

  • Quality:
    Harness the power of information buried within your operations to improve quality management and help confirm adherence to existing and emerging government regulations.

  • Safety:
    Safety must be addressed in three crucial areas – culture, compliance and capital. The upside: companies that experience fewer safety incidents have also been shown to have improved operational performance.

  • Security:
    As you embrace end-to-end connectivity across your facilities and enterprises, a comprehensive security approach helps protect people and intellectual property.