Kuraray

How they achieved permitting and safety best practices

This global leader in chemical manufacturing was able to successfully transform their permitting and safety processes. By replacing their manual, paper-based system with an electronic permitting and safety solution, they improved efficiency, consistency, and compliance.

Products Used

- Electronic Permitting & Safety (ePAS)

8,000

permits issued within four months

1.5 hours

time saved per day

100% digital

transitioned from a fully paper-based system to an entirely electronic permitting process

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Challenge

Kuraray’s permitting process relied on manual, paper-based workflows, leading to inefficiencies and compliance risks. Key challenges included:

Inconsistent permitting standards
Misplaced paper records, particularly for lockout/tagout (LOTO) activities
Time-consuming, manual approvals
Limited mobile accessibility

Solutions

Kuraray implemented Prometheus ePAS in a three-phase rollout, transforming permitting and safety processes with:

ePAS permitting: Standardized electronic permits with required fields and approval workflows
ePAS mobile permitting: Enabled operators and contractors to complete permits via mobile, even offline
ePAS LOTO integration: Created secure digital records for all LOTO activities, ensuring compliance and improving safety
Seamless SAP integration: Eliminated inefficiencies and improved workforce productivity

Results

By transitioning to Prometheus ePAS, Kuraray achieved:

100% digital permitting
1.5 hours saved daily
8,000 permits issued
Greater efficiency and compliance
Enhanced safety and transparency

By embracing a fully digital, mobile-friendly solution, Kuraray streamlined permitting, strengthened safety culture, and improved operational agility.

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