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IoT Implementation in Chemical Management: A Case Study of Wärtsilä and EcoOnline

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Technology Category	Sensors - Chemical Sensors Sensors - Liquid Detection Sensors
Applicable Industries	Chemicals Equipment & Machinery
Use Cases	Onsite Human Safety Management Remote Control
Challenge	Wärtsilä, a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, was facing a significant challenge in managing and tracking the chemicals used across its various locations. The company, with over 18,000 professionals spread across more than 200 locations in 68 countries, lacked a comprehensive system to maintain an overall view of the chemicals and their risk assessments. The absence of a robust system made it difficult for the company to keep track of the chemicals, their suppliers, and the latest safety data sheets. This situation posed a risk to the company's commitment to improving environmental and economic performance. Read More
About Customer	Wärtsilä is a global leader in the manufacturing and service industry, specializing in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Founded in 1834, the company is committed to innovation in sustainable technology and services, aiming to help its customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Wärtsilä operates on a global scale, with a dedicated and passionate team of 18,000 professionals spread across more than 200 locations in 68 countries. The company's services and products include equipment for ships and drilling rigs, such as propellers, gears, remote control devices, drives, and spare parts, as well as ship repairing services. Read More
Solution	To address this challenge, Wärtsilä turned to EcoOnline, a software solution designed to provide a better overview of chemicals in each location. With EcoOnline, Wärtsilä was able to gain a comprehensive view of the substances present in different locations. The software enabled the company to find most of the suppliers in the database and ensured that they had the latest update of the safety data sheet at all times. Additionally, EcoOnline provided a clear risk assessment, which significantly aided Wärtsilä in its work on the substitution obligation. The implementation of EcoOnline's software solution effectively streamlined Wärtsilä's chemical management process, enhancing its environmental and economic performance. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Sensors - Chemical Sensors

Sensors - Liquid Detection Sensors

Applicable Industries

Chemicals

Equipment & Machinery

Use Cases

Onsite Human Safety Management

Remote Control

Challenge

Wärtsilä, a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, was facing a significant challenge in managing and tracking the chemicals used across its various locations. The company, with over 18,000 professionals spread across more than 200 locations in 68 countries, lacked a comprehensive system to maintain an overall view of the chemicals and their risk assessments. The absence of a robust system made it difficult for the company to keep track of the chemicals, their suppliers, and the latest safety data sheets. This situation posed a risk to the company's commitment to improving environmental and economic performance.

About Customer

Wärtsilä is a global leader in the manufacturing and service industry, specializing in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Founded in 1834, the company is committed to innovation in sustainable technology and services, aiming to help its customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Wärtsilä operates on a global scale, with a dedicated and passionate team of 18,000 professionals spread across more than 200 locations in 68 countries. The company's services and products include equipment for ships and drilling rigs, such as propellers, gears, remote control devices, drives, and spare parts, as well as ship repairing services.

Solution

To address this challenge, Wärtsilä turned to EcoOnline, a software solution designed to provide a better overview of chemicals in each location. With EcoOnline, Wärtsilä was able to gain a comprehensive view of the substances present in different locations. The software enabled the company to find most of the suppliers in the database and ensured that they had the latest update of the safety data sheet at all times. Additionally, EcoOnline provided a clear risk assessment, which significantly aided Wärtsilä in its work on the substitution obligation. The implementation of EcoOnline's software solution effectively streamlined Wärtsilä's chemical management process, enhancing its environmental and economic performance.

Impact #1	The implementation of EcoOnline's software solution brought about significant operational improvements for Wärtsilä. The company now has a comprehensive overview of the chemicals used across its various locations, which has streamlined its chemical management process. The ability to access the latest safety data sheets at all times has enhanced safety measures, while the clear risk assessments provided by the software have aided in the company's work on the substitution obligation. Furthermore, the software has enabled Wärtsilä to find most of the suppliers in the database, simplifying the supplier management process. Overall, the use of EcoOnline has significantly improved Wärtsilä's environmental and economic performance.

Impact #1

The implementation of EcoOnline's software solution brought about significant operational improvements for Wärtsilä. The company now has a comprehensive overview of the chemicals used across its various locations, which has streamlined its chemical management process. The ability to access the latest safety data sheets at all times has enhanced safety measures, while the clear risk assessments provided by the software have aided in the company's work on the substitution obligation. Furthermore, the software has enabled Wärtsilä to find most of the suppliers in the database, simplifying the supplier management process. Overall, the use of EcoOnline has significantly improved Wärtsilä's environmental and economic performance.

Benefit #1	Achieved a comprehensive overview of chemicals across more than 200 locations
Benefit #2	Enabled access to the latest safety data sheets at all times
Benefit #3	Provided clear risk assessments for all chemicals

Benefit #1

Achieved a comprehensive overview of chemicals across more than 200 locations

Benefit #2

Enabled access to the latest safety data sheets at all times

Benefit #3

Provided clear risk assessments for all chemicals

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IoT Implementation in Chemical Management: A Case Study of Wärtsilä and EcoOnline

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