Case Study: Colonial Pipeline Company improves safety insights and operational efficiency with Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions

Turning Data Into Information & Insight Colonial Pipeline

Colonial Pipeline Company, the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, faced the challenge of moving beyond simple data collection to generate valuable insights for improving safety management and operational efficiency. To achieve this, they partnered with Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions and implemented the Enablon software platform, including modules for incident management, inspections, and environmental permitting.

The solution implemented by Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions provided Colonial with mobile-friendly applications and dynamic dashboards, which fostered a strong culture of safety and enabled data-driven decision-making. The measurable results were significant, with Colonial Pipeline achieving a 900% increase in safety observations and more than doubling its near miss reporting from 2017 to 2019. This provided the company with quantifiable data to reduce risks, reinforce positive behaviors, and deliver on its commitment to operational excellence.

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