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Enterprise-wide visibility at BASF
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Quality Assurance
Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, was using decentralized tools like Word and Excel to document process hazards. As a result, documentation was inconsistent and data extraction was cumbersome. Gathering strategic insights required experienced staff to review long, 300-page reports. The company had limited visibility of risk across the global organization, which was a significant challenge.
About The Customer
BASF is the world's largest chemical producer, committed to being a leader in environmental protection and social responsibility. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. It generates a revenue of €59 million and employs over 110,000 people. BASF has a well-defined process for managing environmental, health, and safety risks, but the tools they were using for documentation were decentralized and inconsistent.
The Solution
BASF chose SpheraCloud Advanced Risk Assessment to standardize its processes across the organization and gain more visibility of risk. The company began implementing Sphera’s Advanced Risk Assessment (ARA) with a single, standardized template for process hazard analysis. Within nine months, 1,600 team members across Europe, Asia, and the Americas were trained to use the template. Standardized risk studies flowed in from around the world, and BASF used Sphera to build a centralized knowledge base of enterprise-wide risk. The newfound visibility helped managers address action items in a timely manner and improve compliance efficiency. BASF also began using ARA to simplify its risk revalidation process, enabling teams to allocate resources in advance.
Operational Impact
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