How do I choose between HxGN EAM, J5 and AKMS?

Hi everyone

We need to explore options to select the appropriate software solutions to implement to you based on your industry, safety and compliance needs, and operational challenges.

Let’s look at a decision tree and break down step by step.

1)????? The first step is to determine whether you are an existing EAM (https://hexagon.com/products/enterprise-asset-management) customer…or not yet.

If the answer is "Y" (yes), the next step is to assess if your industry is from higher hazard industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, or energy, and has specific safety regulatory requirements for Permit to Work, task risk assessment, or isolation control.

If the answer is "N" (no), the recommendation is to continue exploring #hxgneam capabilities with the Safety module / PTW (Permit to Work) (please refer to brief https://docs.hexagonali.com/r/en-US/HxGN-EAM-Safety-Management/1279013 )

If the answer is "Y" (yes), eg you are in a particular industry sector, you should be ready to consider other options as your work processes require a high degree of rigor. So let’s explore…

2)????? The second step is to look at AKMS

As there are some specific region compliance, for instance for North American sites or those with specific regulatory requirements for Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) only, the recommendation is to position AKMS (https://aliresources.hexagon.com/all-resources/acceleratorkms-overview) to handle LOTO requirements. However be prepared to explore other solutions if your work processes demand a high degree of rigor, non-North American regulations, or integration with PTW.

3)????? The third step is to look at J5 suite of solutions also

We need to evaluate whether you have safety, quality, or compliance issues associated with shift operations, operational management, critical communications, or issues with PTW, Task Risk Assessment, isolation control, and safe isolation of equipment.

Based on these assessments, we should explore the value of j5 Shift Operations (https://hexagon.com/products/j5-operations-management-solutions) , j5 CoW (Control Of Work - https://hexagon.com/products/j5-control-of-work- ) , or AKMS to improve procedural documentation, compliance, and competency.

If you have quality or compliance issues associated with Operational and Maintenance (O+M) procedures, the recommendation is to explore the value of AKMS. If you have safety, quality, or compliance issues with shift operations, the recommendation is to explore the value of j5 CoW (Control Of Work) and j5 Shift Operations.

Finally, if you have other business problems not covered by the previous assessments, the recommendation is to explore other business problems indicating a more tailored approach to your specific needs and perhaps other #Hexagon solutions, or specific configuration, services implementation personalized to your needs etc…

Please let me know your thoughts?