Case Study

How Kuraray achieved permitting and safety best practices

This global chemical manufacturing leader headquartered in Japan 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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