Workflow management white papers

SAP and Honeywell have defined a vision for Collaborative Performance Management to leverage rich sources of information, provide tools to gain improved insights, and support action to drive value. Customers and industry analysts play a significant role in shaping this vision. Analysts paint a picture of the practices that best-in-class companies employ and describe the nirvana of Collaborative Performance Management, Enterprise Reliability, etc.

Recognizing that securing your critical infrastructure is an evolving process is a key element in the development of a logical programme that will ensure safety, security and effectiveness. There are four logical phases in this process, with defined actions that can be measured and coordinated. Understanding the risks and how to address them is the first step in customizing the phases to meet your particular requirements. In this white paper, we'll discuss the four phases—assess, remediate, manage, and assure—and give examples of how this approach can ensure the security of your critical infrastructure.

Businesses around the world are spending an increasing amount of their time on tasks not directly associated with the ongoing development of their core business competences. Although standards may vary according to specific country, industry or regional practices, companies are required to store and archive an increasing volume of business documents.

Demand for Main Automation Contractors (MACs), which can provide a single point of responsibility for all automation related aspects of a project, has never been higher. Capital costs continue to soar, particularly in the process industries. What was once a capital expenditure boom in developing economies is now an environment of uncertainty and unpredictability due to the global economic meltdown.