CANADA stances . It really does become a partnership where strategic vendors help us to address focused business needs .”

It is also going to be beneficial for training staff on the systems the company already uses . “ Process efficiencies go hand-inhand with introducing new digital technologies ,” says Leonard .

DIGITISING SAFETY Safety is a core value at PMC , and as the organisation strives for protection , security and safety of employees , the public and the environment in the communities where PMC operates , digitising safety plays a key role . Another key initial development with the IBM Watson program is the production of a Safe Work advisor . PMC is now using data analytics to assess and leverage as a tool for their safety teams to expand upon and help improve safety performance . PMC will be able to move from descriptive analysis to predictive analytics to better prevent potential incidents .

The company is also looking at future wearable technologies and how they could be used . Live information feeds could help onsite workers by helping manage potential hazards through real time information sharing without having to communicate via a radio .

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