Author: Larisa Cheremisina, Head of Occupational Safety Department — MegaFon
When choosing a technical solution for digitalization and automation in HSE, it is critical to consider not only current efficiency but also the potential for future development and the ability to fully implement process digitalization at all stages of the company's growth.
Developing an automation strategy requires a methodological approach that defines the path toward automation and provides technical solution options. Defining selection criteria for solutions and vendors is a key stage in this process.
- Price/Quality Ratio: This standard criterion for evaluating the attractiveness of a technical solution remains essential.
- Integration with HR Systems: Fast and straightforward integration with the personnel accounting system determines the successful implementation of a new technical solution.
- Capacity for Processing Complex Solutions: The system must have sufficient power to effectively process complex tasks and data.
- Developer Competence and Qualifications: The professionalism of the development team is a key success factor.
- Integration with Existing Corporate Systems: The ability to easily integrate with current company systems ensures cross-functionality and alignment with strategic digitalization goals.
- Agile Capability: Flexibility in working with developers using Agile methodology is becoming vital for adapting to changes in legislation, internal processes, and company specifics.
Choosing the optimal solution and vendor is the key to success. It largely depends on the thorough preparation of the technical specifications, the scope of development, as well as the scale and clear vision of the strategy and tactics for the planned automation and digitalization of company processes.