Asset-intensive industries operate in high-risk environments where every decision can impact human lives, operational costs and business reputation. These sectors often grapple with four pervasive challenges in maintenance workforce management that impact asset resilience: productivity loss, changing regulatory demands, safety risks and skills shortage.

This presentation will examine the underlying factors behind these asset reliability challenges and how to avoid the easily overlooked pitfalls. We will share the real-world case study of how Applus+, a worldwide leader in asset management services, has strengthened asset resilience for clients by harnessing innovative technology to increase critical controls, achieving tangible value in operational efficiency and safety outcomes.

• Tackling key challenges in competency and compliance management of asset maintenance personnel.
• How real-time assurance of having the right people with the right skills on site reduces operational risks and enhances asset integrity.
• How to unlock cost savings and productivity gains while improving safety performance.
• How to balance workforce safety, organisational compliance and business agility using technology.
• Case study: How Applus+ achieved tangible results in safety performance and operational excellence through digital transformation.