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GPC streamlines Clean Air Act Title V record keeping using Locus Platform
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Process Control & Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a leading U.S. manufacturer of corn-based products, was struggling with an inefficient system for tracking and reporting compliance parameters for the Clean Air Act Title V. They were using SharePoint to enter over 20 daily logs at two facilities, with several questions per log and per shift, throughout a two-shift day. Their system lacked reporting or notifications, and there was no consistency between the forms in the system. The EHS manager would spend weeks searching through information to obtain the data needed for GPC’s annual Title V certification report and other reporting needs.
About The Customer
Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of corn-based products. They operate multiple production facilities and are required to comply with the Clean Air Act Title V. This involves tracking and reporting numerous emission sources and points at their various production facilities. The company was previously using SharePoint to manage over 20 daily logs at two facilities, with several questions per log and per shift, throughout a two-shift day. However, this system lacked reporting or notifications, and there was no consistency between the forms in the system.
The Solution
To simplify and standardize data collection and reporting, GPC selected Locus' configurable Platform software solution. Locus Platform was chosen for its ability to be quickly configured to match existing business processes across operating facilities and easily implement changes in permit recordkeeping requirements over time. A dedicated project team at Locus and GPC identified improvements that could be made in Locus Platform from GPC's existing internal system. The collaborative team developed a comprehensive set of requirements that helped fast-track the project to a timely deployment that met or exceeded the GPC user community's expectations. Within six months, the new system was in daily use, and adoption by the remaining facility locations followed soon after.
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